Navigating the Intersection of FMLA and ADA: Strategies for Managing Leave, Discipline, and Accommodations in the Modern Workplace

Vincent P. Jackson | Kollman & Saucier, P.A.

Vincent P. Jackson is an attorney at Kollman & Saucier, P.A., specializing in management-side labor and employment matters and commercial litigation. Vince has represented international, national, and local companies in state and federal courts across the country. A former prosecutor, he is a seasoned trial attorney who has argued at every level of Maryland’s court system, including a precedent-making case before the Maryland Supreme Court in 2021.

Vince was recently named by the Maryland Daily Record to its 2024 Employment Law Power List, and is among the most influential and respected employment law attorneys in Maryland. He has published numerous articles on employment-related topics, and is the editor of the Practice Note LGBTQ Protections and Best Practices Under Title VII. Vince is a member of the J. Dudley Digges Inn of Court, and speaks frequently at seminars about litigation tactics and employment law updates. He resides in Monkton, Maryland, with his wife and three children.

I. Managing Reduced-Schedule and Intermittent Leave | 2:00pm – 2:20pm

• FMLA and ADA regulations regarding reduced-schedule and intermittent leave
• Identifying and addressing common challenges and pitfalls in managing reduced-schedule and intermittent leave
• Strategies for communicating with employees and managing expectations
• Best techniques for documenting and tracking leave

II. Disciplining and Terminating Employees on Leave | 2:20pm – 2:40pm

• Understanding the intersection of FMLA and ADA with employment law
• Navigating the complexities of disciplining and terminating employees on leave
• Avoiding common pitfalls and minimizing the risk of litigation
• Developing effective policies and procedures for managing employee conduct while on leave

III. Emerging ADA Challenges in the Modern Workplace | 2:40pm – 3:00pm

• The impact of remote work on ADA compliance
• Addressing accessibility issues in the workplace
• Managing requests for accommodations in a rapidly changing work environment
• Strategies for staying ahead of emerging ADA challenges and trends

Break | 3:00pm – 3:10pm

IV. Mental Health Accommodations and Complex Issues | 3:10pm – 3:40pm

• Understanding the ADA’s requirements for mental health accommodations
• Identifying and addressing complex issues related to mental health in the workplace
• Strategies for providing effective accommodations and supporting employees with mental health conditions
• Best techniques for managing mental health-related leave and return to-work issues

V. Multi-State and Global Workplace Considerations | 3:40pm – 4:10pm

• Navigating the complexities of FMLA and ADA compliance in multi state workplaces
• Understanding the implications of global employment laws on FMLA and ADA compliance
• Strategies for managing leave and accommodations in a global workforce
• Best techniques for developing policies and procedures that account for varying state and international laws