R. Colin Power, senior attorney in the firm’s Labor & Employment section, will be presenting "Mind Matters at Work: Understanding ADA and FMLA Protections for Mental Health" during the .

This panel will explore the critical intersection of mental health and workplace protections under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act, offering insights for clients and employers alike. The session will address key issues such as reasonable accommodations, including reassignment, employer-provided leave policies, and handling psychiatric disabilities in the workplace. Practitioners must balance considering enforcement guidance, practical strategies for applying performance and conduct standards, and best practices for navigating disability-related inquiries and documentation requirements. Using case law, regulatory guidance and real-world examples, this session will provide valuable tools for attorneys advising employers or employees on mental health-related workplace challenges.

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