Disabilities and Reasonable Accommodations in the Workplace

Disabilities & Reasonable Accommodations in the Workplace: Awareness, Etiquette, and the Law

The workshop includes an in-depth review of applicable disability-related laws and reasonable accommodations in the workplace. We will discuss relevant statistics, current trends as well as appropriate etiquette, language, and behavior when interacting with persons with disabilities. This engaging workshop is packed full of helpful info and is open to the public! *Ideal for employers, managers, supervisors, human resources, and employee relations staff in the private, non-profit, and public sectors.

Workshop content includes:

Applicable Laws & Definitions

Reasonable Accommodations Info (discussion of requests, documentation, verification of documentation, what is and is not required by the employee and the employer, etc.)

Exclusions Under Federal Law

Elements of a Prima Facie Employment Discrimination Case & Possible Defenses for Employers

Current Case Law & Common Workplace Scenarios

Best Practices for Inclusive Workplaces, Appropriate Language and Information to Better Understand Common Mental & Physical Disabilities in the Workplace.

Workshop trainers are from the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights’ General Counsel’s Office and the Education & Outreach Department.