Disability, Pregnancy, and Hair? Oh My! Managing the Accommodation Revolution in the Workplace | Sessions

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Disability, Pregnancy, and Hair? Oh My! Managing the Accommodation Revolution in the Workplace
In-Person and Virtual Monday 06/24/2024 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM   Add to calendar

Competencies: Interpersonal (Behavioral), Leadership (Behavioral) | Intended Audience: Early Career, Mid-Level
Workplace Application:
This session will address the expanding realm of accommodations in anti-discrimination law with a focus on federal statutes (e.g., the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, the PUMP Act, and the CROWN Act) and cases (e.g., the Supreme Court decision in Groff v. DeJoy (2023). 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Repeated on Tuesday at 2:00pm

An accommodation revolution is coming! This presentation examines legal changes to Title VII workplace accommodations.  Historically, Title VII required minimal employer concessions in terms of accommodations. Recently, statutes and cases expanded the scope of accommodation protections in Title VII. These changes constitute an 'accommodation revolution.' Employers will need to make increasing concessions to employee needs that were previously only available under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Are you ready for the accommodation revolution?

Learning Objectives:

  • Increase understanding of the history and operation of Title VII.
  • Increase understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
  • Provide information on recent legal changes in Title VII concerning accommodations.
  • Increase understanding of the scope of reasonable accommodations.



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Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Saru Matambanadzo, J.D.; Ph.D. Photo
Presenter:
Saru Matambanadzo, J.D.; Ph.D., Moise S. Steeg, Jr. Associate Professor of Law and Senior Director of Online Programs,
Tulane University Law School