Employee Medical Leaves and Accommodations: From Headaches to Solutions

Medical leaves and accommodations remain some of the most challenging issues for employers and managers. With overlapping obligations under the overlapping federal and state leave laws, even well-intentioned decisions can expose organizations to costly claims. This session unpacks the complexities with a practical, proactive approach to evaluate requests, identify when multiple laws apply, and determine what constitutes a “reasonable accommodation.” Attendees will leave with a framework for handling medical leaves proactively, documenting decisions to withstand legal scrutiny, and fostering a culture that supports both compliance and productivity.

Presented by

Wendy Tucker

Partner
Procopio
Wendy Tucker's practice focuses on providing practical, effective advice to assist charter schools in complying with the myriad complex employment laws. Ms. Tucker provides solutions tailored to individual charter schools to accommodate each client’s unique mission and philosophy. Ms. Tucker's years of experience working with charter schools enables her to offer creative and effective solutions. Ms. Tucker handles the complete range of employment issues, including union issues, hiring, background checks, training, employee handbooks and policies, wage and hour issues, employee discipline, disability leaves and accommodations, harassment and discrimination claims, and terminations.