Overview
Mental health challenges are a growing concern in today’s workplace, affecting productivity, employee well-being, and compliance. Employers and HR professionals must navigate the complexities of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide the necessary support while maintaining compliance. This webinar will provide practical everyday guidance on addressing mental health concerns in the workplace, understanding obligations, and implementing effective support strategies.
Join us for this essential session to gain insights and actionable strategies for addressing mental health in the workplace.
Areas Covered
- Recognizing Workplace Mental Health Challenges – Understanding common mental health conditions, their impact on employees, and their coworkers and supervisors, and how to foster a supportive work environment for everyone.
- FMLA and ADA: Rights and Responsibilities – Clarifying employer obligations under FMLA and ADA and how these laws protect employees with mental health conditions.
- Handling Accommodation Requests – Best practices for responding to requests for reasonable accommodations under ADA while balancing business needs.
- Proactive Mental Health Policies – Strategies for creating policies and programs that promote mental well-being and reduce workplace stigma.
- Effective Communication and Compliance Strategies – How HR and management can engage in meaningful conversations, document appropriately, in awareness of current 2025 federal regulations.
