Navigating the Latest Leave and Accommodation Laws

Abigail O’Connell, Senior Counsel at Sun Life, will discuss the recent developments in federal leave and accommodation law including the newly released Pregnant Workers Fairness Act regulations, provide an overview of California statutory disability and leave laws, and include recent case law learnings. The session will dive into employer responsibilities as regards job protection, health care continuation and accommodation in the workplace.   

Key takeaways: 

- Federal Leave and Accommodation law updates: 

                - Federal FMLA recent updates 

                - The Americans with Disabilities Act 

                - The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act including Newly Released Regulations 

                - The PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act 

- California Statutory Disability and Leave Law Overview  

- Notable Leave and Accommodation case law updates and learnings

Thanks to Sun Life for sponsoring this event!