Since the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed in 1990, proactive and proper use of medical certifications has proven to be a valuable tool to protect employers from liability under the ADA, the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1994, and state workersÆ compensation statutes. But the legal landscape for managing employee health issues has had many changes in recent months.

Amendments to the ADA took effect January 1, 2009. The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act also takes effect in 2009. Employers are subject to new regulations under HIPAA for their wellness programs, and new FMLA regulations are pending. Despite this rapid change, the principles you should use to successfully manage these issues remain largely unchanged, and proper certifications remain a central part of that strategy.

This teleconference will review the recent changes, with special attention to how they affect the process of managing employee health issues to minimize litigation and, where it cannot be avoided, to put your company in the best position to win. YouÆll gain an understanding of these changes and learn how to prepare medical certifications that comply with applicable law.

Faculty: William A. Nolan, Tara A. Aschenbrand, Squire, Sanders & Dempsey L.L.P.

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On Demand CLE Hours: AK 1.5, AL 1.5, AZ 1.5, CA 1.5, IL 1.5, MO 1.8, MS 1.5, MT 1.5, NC 1.5, ND 1.5, PA 1.5, TN 1.5, VT 1.5, WA 1.5, WI 1.5, WV 1.8

Self-Study CLE Hours: AK 1.5, AZ 1.5, CA 1.5, CO 2, GA 1.5, ME 1.5, MO 1.8, MT 1.5, ND 1.5, NV 1.5, OR 1.5, TX 1.5, UT 1.5, VT 1.5, WA 1.5, WV 1.8

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