ADA Essentials: What Employers Need to Know

The Americans with Disabilities Act remains one of the most complex and frequently misunderstood areas of employment law. From determining what qualifies as a disability to navigating the nuances of the interactive process, employers frequently find themselves uncertain about what the law actually requires and what it does not. Chris Gantt-Sorenson provides an in-depth look at ADA compliance, specifically areas where HR professionals and business leaders most often need clarity:
 

• Reasonable Accommodations: understanding the scope of the employer's obligation and how to evaluate requests consistently and defensibly

• The Interactive Process: what good-faith engagement looks like and how to document it

• Documentation: why it matters, what to capture and how it can protect your organization

• Ongoing Obligations: the ADA doesn't end at the first accommodation; the forward-looking nature of accommodations often requires continued employer responsibilities as circumstances evolve

This session is designed for HR professionals, in-house counsel, and business leaders who want a deeper, more practical understanding of ADA compliance.