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26th National Conference on Employment Practices Liability Insurance

American Conference Institute

Event

Andaz Wall Street 
New York, NY

1.30.17
3:20 PM - 4:10 PM

Topic: The Interplay of ADA, PDA, FMLA and Worker’s Compensation Laws on EPL Coverages Relative to Disability and Pregnancy Discrimination Claims

  • Survey of the latest pregnancy and disability claims trends associated with the ADA, PDA, FMLA and Workers’ Compensation laws Addressing the recent surge of website accessibility claims under the ADA

    - What factors should businesses weigh in determining whether to fight or settle these suits?

    - Examining the rise in “non-traditional”/ mental disability claims, and the unique hurdles in identifying and accommodating mental disabilities

  • Assessing “hot button” accommodation challenges in ADA claims, and recent guidance on what satisfies the “interactive and deliberate” process in determining accommodations

  • Examining recent pregnancy discrimination claims and their impact on EPL coverage - Claims of pregnancy complications qualifying as a disability

    - Wage claims surrounding lactation breaks for breastfeeding mothers
    - Claims involving pregnant women in “dangerous jobs” being forced to restructure job duties

  • Preventing missteps in employee leave under the ADA, FMLA and Workers Compensation laws - Developing strategies for overcoming challenges and avoiding pitfalls

Presenters: 
Brandi Monique
Assistant Vice President, Employment Practices Liability (EPL) Department
AIG

Lori Armstrong Halber
Fisher Phillips 

Charles H. Wilson
Cozen O'Connor

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