March 27, 2026 | 12:00-1:30 pm
For small organizations, even one employee’s medical issue, pregnancy, or disability can feel overwhelming. You don’t have a leave specialist or in-house counsel — but you are expected to know what to say, what leaves and accommodations to approve, and what the law requires.
In this session, we walk through real-world scenarios that look and feel like what actually lands on your desk: an injured employee who “just needs a few weeks,” a staff member asking for a schedule change, a manager frustrated about “special treatment,” or a long-term employee who suddenly can’t do part of their job.
Through interactive case studies, you’ll learn how to:
Spot when a request for time off or a change in duties may raise a legal or policy issue
Respond in the moment, using practical language that is legally compliant and fair
Decide when you can handle something internally and when it’s time to get legal advice
Document an accommodation process in a simple, manageable way
Coach managers so they support approved leaves and accommodations instead of undermining them
The goal is to leave you with straightforward tools and ready-to-use scripts, so you feel more confident the next time someone requests an accommodation or leave.
March 27, 2026 | 12:00-1:30 pm
For small organizations, even one employee’s medical issue, pregnancy, or disability can feel overwhelming. You don’t have a leave specialist or in-house counsel — but you are expected to know what to say, what leaves and accommodations to approve, and what the law requires.
In this session, we walk through real-world scenarios that look and feel like what actually lands on your desk: an injured employee who “just needs a few weeks,” a staff member asking for a schedule change, a manager frustrated about “special treatment,” or a long-term employee who suddenly can’t do part of their job.
Through interactive case studies, you’ll learn how to:
Spot when a request for time off or a change in duties may raise a legal or policy issue
Respond in the moment, using practical language that is legally compliant and fair
Decide when you can handle something internally and when it’s time to get legal advice
Document an accommodation process in a simple, manageable way
Coach managers so they support approved leaves and accommodations instead of undermining them
The goal is to leave you with straightforward tools and ready-to-use scripts, so you feel more confident the next time someone requests an accommodation or leave.
