Managing Mental Disabilities in the Workplace July 20, 2012

1 General Recertification Credit

Disability-related claims are at an all time high. The EEOC recently reported a 17 percent increase in disability charges, and such claims now account for a third of all discrimination charges filed in California. Within these numbers, a more disturbing trend exists -- a steep rise in claims alleging discrimination based on mental disability.

Managing employees with mental disabilities is one of the most challenging issues in today's workplace. Employees are understandably reluctant to disclose their conditions, and the law limits an employer's ability to ask. Without a meaningful dialogue, however, it is virtually impossible to engage in the interactive process - much less find a reasonable accommodation.

Examine federal and California disability statutes and cases, and leave the Webinar able to:

* Identify the types of conditions entitled to protection
* Outline actions an employer can take if a mental disability is suspected
* Legally explore accommodations

About the Presenters
Josephine Ko, Associatie at Miller Law Group represents and advises employers in all aspects of employment counseling and employment litigation in federal and state courts, including wage and hour class and collective actions and single and multi-plaintiff litigation involving unfair competition, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination claims.
Claudia Castillo, Associate at Miller Law Group. Her practice is focused on defending and advising clients with regard to all aspects of employment law, including discrimination and harassment, wrongful termination, wage and hour, and disability claims. Ms. Castillo, who is fluent in Spanish, also provides onsite training for management in workplace laws and related compliance matters.

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