Disability, Reasonable Accommodations and the Law

The workshop includes an in-depth review of applicable disability-related laws and reasonable accommodations in the workplace. We will discuss relevant statistics, current trends as well as appropriate etiquette, language and behavior when interacting with persons with disabilities. This engaging workshop is packed full of helpful info and is open to the public! *Ideal for employers, managers, supervisors, human resource and employee relations staff in the private, non-profit and public sectors. This workshop will be presented by Glendora Hughes, Maryland Commission on Civil Rights- General Counsel.

Workshop content includes:

Applicable Laws & Definitions

Reasonable Accommodations Info (discussion of requests, documentation, verification of documentation, what is and is not required by the employee and the employer, etc.)

Exclusions Under Federal Law

Elements of a Prima Facie Employment Discrimination Case & Possible Defenses for Employers

Current Case Law & Common Workplace Scenarios

Best Practices for Inclusive Workplaces, Appropriate Language and Information to Better Understand Common Mental & Physical Disabilities in the Workplace.

Workshop trainers are from the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights' General Counsel's Office and the Education & Outreach Department.

Contact Renee Hickman at renee.hickman@maryland.gov for reasonable accommodation requests. Requests must be made no later than one week prior to the event.