What are the laws, requirements, and best practices when implementing workplace accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? Learn how small and mid-sized arts organizations, which may not have an HR office, should provide ADA and workplace accommodations. Attorney Ashleigh Stochel from Norton Rose Fulbright will lead this educational webinar and answer questions from attendees. We’ll discuss accommodations for mental illness, invisible disabilities, pregnancy, along with other disabilities and medical conditions. The session will approach the issue from both the employer and employee perspective, including what documents employees can expect to share, communication best practices, accommodations during the hiring process, and modifications to the job or working environment for employees. The program will cover topics including: ADA accommodations Family and Medical Leave Act Short and long-term disability Paid leave About the Speaker: Ashleigh Stochel is a litigator at Norton Rose Fulbright focusing her practice on complex commercial litigation, including contract disputes, business tort litigation, trade secrets and employment and labor disputes. Ashleigh also has experience working in-house and as outside counsel in export controls. As a classically trained professional actor, Ashleigh understands the importance of listening, communication and connection and uses these skills in all aspects of her practice as counselor and advocate. Ashleigh is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, as well as the United States District Courts for the Northern District of Indiana, Eastern District of Wisconsin and the Northern and Southern Districts of Illinois. https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/people/1018862 Ashleigh Stochel, Senior Counsel, Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP
