Coping with Employees' Mental Disabilities in the Workplace
Duration: 90 minutes
Speaker: Deirdre Kamber Todd
Webinar Description
Since the 1990s, as a society we have been focused on the needs of the physically disabled and ill in the workplace. It is only recently, however, we have really paid attention to the demands of those with mental illness. With perceptions changing, stigmas lifting, advances in medication, and a widespread fear of COVID, workplaces are obligated to take a new look at psychological conditions and the laws that impact them.
As of January 2020, twenty percent of Americans report having had a psychological episode per year, and that was before COVID reared its ugly head. So, what do we need to do to balance the needs of those with psychological conditions and maintaining an effective workplace? This program will answer that question and more.
This program will explore relevant federal laws (FMLA, ADA, FFCRA, GINA, HIPAA, PPACA); state laws relating to mental parity and cannabis; and the latest case law. We will wrap up the program with easy-to-follow steps in addressing mental illness at work.
Agenda
- Review of common types of mental disorders
- Discussion of the governing laws, including the ADA, FMLA, HIPAA, USERRA, Title VII, workers compensation, and privacy laws.
- Exploration of some of the conflicts that can arise between these laws as they relate to mental illness
- Best practices in:
- Evaluating suspected illnesses
- Managing employees with mental illness
- Complying with the law or laws that relate to typical situations in the workplace
- Preparing against possible litigation
- Examination of the hot topics currently affecting mental disorders at the workplace
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Continuing HRCI Credit Information
This program has been pre-approved for 1.5 hours of General recertification credit hours through the HR Certification Institute. Use of the seal is not an endorsement by the HR Certification Institute of the quality of the program. It means that this program has met the HR Certification Institute's criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit.
Continuing SHRM Credit
Park Avenue Presentations is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CPSM or SHRM-SCPSM. This program is valid for 1.5 PDCs for the SHRM-CPSM or SHRM-SCPSM. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit www.shrmcertification.org.
Logistics
- 90 minutes (Travel Free) delivered over the Internet.
- Unlimited listeners per connection - bring the entire department.
- Q&A session with the expert.
This event will be presented live with a PowerPoint presentation to be viewed on your computer. You may listen to the audio of the webinar by telephone or through your computer. The PowerPoint slides will be provided shortly before the event. Once you register, you will receive an email which is your receipt and which includes your instructions for dialing in and logging on. You will also receive an email reminder 24 hours before the webinar.
What is a webinar?
A webinar is a live Internet based seminar. Webinars are a way for participants in many different locations to see and hear a presentation and view PowerPoint slides. You can also have your colleagues attend the webinar using one connection.
What kind of equipment do I need?
You will need a computer with an Internet connection (high speed service such as DSL or cable works best) and a telephone. You may listen to the webinar through your computer speakers, in which case you will not need to use a telephone connection. Internet access is not required for phone-only participants, but you will not be able to see the speaker’s slides.
How can I share the webinar with my colleagues who may not be able to attend the event?
CDs of each program will be available for sale and can be shared with your business associates.
Can I get a copy of the PowerPoint slides used in the webinar?
The PowerPoint slides will be available on the materials page link in the confirmation email that will be sent to you no later than the morning of the day a webinar is presented.
How do I ask a question during the webinar? Will my question be answered during the presentation?
A question and answer session will be scheduled at the end of each webinar. You can then ask a question by typing it into the question box that will be provided to you duringthe webinar. You may also ask a question through the telephone connection. As many questions as possible will be answered during the Question and Answer period.