Monthly Program & Luncheon TOPIC: You’d Have to be Crazy to Work Here – Mental Health Meets the ADA WHEN: November 3, 2016 TIME: 11:30: Lunch, Networking, & Announcements 12:00 Program WHERE: Phillips Event Center 1929 County Club Dr., Bryan, TX COST: $15/ BV-SHRM member $20/ non-members or late RSVP RSVP: Please RSVP by Friday, October 28 to [email protected]. Program Details BV-SHRM Newsletter CHAPTER NO. 0330 NOVEMBER 2016 Topic: You’d Have to be Crazy to Work Here – Mental Health Meets the ADA Ms. Griffin will discuss the implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the context of mental health impairment. She will begin with a brief explanation of the ADA and the statutory and regulatory provisions related to employers. Thereafter, she will discuss the ADA’s coverage of mental health impairment as a disability and what qualifies as a mental health impairment. Specific topics will include various behavioral disorders, learning disorders, and the extent of the condition. Ms. Griffin will also discuss employer obligations and the practical dos and don’ts regarding employees with mental health conditions covered by the ADA. Specifically, the issues of disclosure, employer inquiry, confidentiality, employee discipline, and reasonable accommodations will be explored. Ms. Griffin will discuss the evolving case law and EEOC guidance regarding what qualifies as a reasonable accommodation. The presentation will conclude with a discussion on the interplay between the ADA and other statutes related to medical leave, worker’s compensation, and medical record confidentiality. November’s Luncheon proudly sponsored by: The Salvation Army operates over 7,500 centers in communities across the United States. These include food distribution, disaster relieve, rehabilitation centers, anti-human trafficking efforts, and a wealth of children’s programs. For more information: 2506 Cavitt Ave. Bryan, TX 77801 979.361.0618 www.salvationarmyusa.org Would your organization like to be featured here? Contact Gari Jones about sponsorship opportunities at [email protected]Elizabeth Griffin, attorney with Strasburger & Price Elizabeth Griffin is a litigator who represents businesses in commercial disputes, labor and employment, product litigation, and franchise matters. She regularly provides advice on a variety of issues, including commercial contract disputes, overtime compensation, employee discrimination claims, and personal injury claims. Elizabeth also assists businesses in structuring franchises and maintaining franchise systems nationwide. Elizabeth has also defended pharmaceutical companies against prescription drug labeling claims. Prior to joining Strasburger, Elizabeth served as a judicial intern for The Honorable Ken Tapscott of the Dallas County Court and a research assistant for Professor Cheryl Nelson-Butler at SMU Dedman School of Law. SPEAKER BIO
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Monthly Program & Luncheon
TOPIC: You’d Have to be Crazy to Work Here – Mental Health Meets the ADA
WHEN: November 3, 2016
TIME: 11:30: Lunch, Networking, & Announcements 12:00 Program
WHERE: Phillips Event Center 1929 County Club Dr., Bryan, TX
COST: $15/ BV-SHRM member $20/ non-members or late RSVP
Topic: You’d Have to be Crazy to Work Here – Mental Health Meets the ADA
Ms. Griffin will discuss the implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the context of mental health impairment. She will begin with a brief explanation of the ADA and the statutory and regulatory provisions related to employers. Thereafter, she will discuss the ADA’s coverage of mental health impairment as a disability and what qualifies as a mental health impairment. Specific topics will include various behavioral disorders, learning disorders, and the extent of the condition. Ms. Griffin will also discuss employer obligations and the practical dos and don’ts regarding employees with mental health conditions covered by the ADA. Specifically, the issues of disclosure, employer inquiry, confidentiality, employee discipline, and reasonable accommodations will be explored. Ms. Griffin will discuss the evolving case law and EEOC guidance regarding what qualifies as a reasonable accommodation. The presentation will conclude with a discussion on the interplay between the ADA and other statutes related to medical leave, worker’s compensation, and medical record confidentiality.
November’s Luncheon proudly
sponsored by:
The Salvation Army operates over 7,500
centers in communities across the United States.
These include food distribution, disaster relieve, rehabilitation centers, anti-human
trafficking efforts, and a wealth of children’s
programs.
For more information:
2506 Cavitt Ave.
Bryan, TX 77801
979.361.0618
www.salvationarmyusa.org
Would your organization like to be featured here?
Contact Gari Jones about sponsorship opportunities at
Elizabeth Griffin, attorney with Strasburger & Price
Elizabeth Griffin is a litigator who represents businesses in commercial disputes, labor and employment, product litigation, and franchise matters. She regularly provides advice on a variety of issues, including commercial contract disputes, overtime compensation, employee discrimination claims, and personal injury claims. Elizabeth also assists businesses in structuring franchises and maintaining franchise systems nationwide. Elizabeth has also defended pharmaceutical companies against prescription drug labeling claims. Prior to joining Strasburger, Elizabeth served as a judicial intern for The Honorable Ken Tapscott of the Dallas County Court and a research assistant for Professor Cheryl Nelson-Butler at SMU Dedman School of Law.