Carlton Hilson, Attorney, Burr & Forman LLP to Speak at KC’s EventFor further details, please visit: https://theknowledgegroup.org/ About Carlton Hilson Carlton handles charges, investigations and litigation involving matters arising under all state and federal labor and employment laws and statutes. He regularly advises employers on leave issues, employee counseling, employee hiring and discipline, disability management, and policies and procedures. Carlton represents employers in matters before the United States Department of Labor (Wage and Hour, OSHA, etc.), the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and all state and federal courts. He has successfully defended employers against a variety of claims, including those brought under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, the Equal Pay Act, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, and the National Labor Relations Act. Carlton has also defended employers against OSHA inspections and citations and regularly advises clients about OSHA compliance. With respect to state matters, he handles claims/litigation involving matters relating to retaliatory discharge under the Alabama Workers’ Compensation Act, discrimination claims under the Alabama Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and unemployment compensation claims About Burr & Forman LLP For over a century, Burr & Forman LLP’s experienced legal team has served clients with local, national, and international interests in numerous industry and practice areas, ranging from commercial litigation and class actions to corporate transactions, including bankruptcy and restructurings. A Southeast regional firm with nearly 300 attorneys and nine offices in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, and Tennessee, Burr & Forman attorneys draw from a diverse range of resources to help clients achieve their goals and address their complex legal needs. For more information, visit the firm’s website at www.burr.com. Event Synopsis: The employment industry nowadays encounters different situations which drive employers to revisit and remodel their rules and regulations in order to properly address issues and concerns of their employees. An example of that situation is when an employee with a medical condition, or a close family member with a medical condition, requests leave and other job adjustments and modifications. Requests such as these are often covered by two distinct and separate federal labor laws: the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). The FMLA is a federal law applicable to all public agencies and private employers with 50 or more employees. It is a leave provision in which the employees are provided both job-protected leave and benefits continuation rights. The ADA, however, is a federal law that prohibits employers from discriminating against employees with disabilities. Employers are also required to provide employees with disabilities with a reasonable workplace accommodation for them to perform the essential duties of a job. While the ADA and FMLA may have some areas of overlap, employers should still exercise caution in determining their employees’ statutory rights under each law to avoid future risks. In a two-hour LIVE Webcast, a panel of thought leaders, professionals and regulators gathered by The Knowledge Group will help the audience understand the fundamentals as well as recent regulatory developments in FMLA and ADA Obligations. The panel will present their expert thoughts and opinions with regards to the best practices to avoid possible risks and future FMLA and ADA claims. Key Topics: • FMLA and ADA – A Legal Perspective • Statutory Obligations in FMLA and ADA • Comparison of FMLA and ADA • Scope and Limitations of FMLA and ADA • Leave Provisions in FMLA and ADA • Recent FMLA and ADA Claims • Legal Challenges and Remedies • Best Compliance and Risk Mitigation Practices About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series The Knowledge Group was established with the mission to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webinars that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format. To contact or register to an event, please visit: http://theknowledgegroup.org End
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