In the News: Kristin Titley Discusses Five Common ADA and FMLA Compliance Questions in HR Daily Advisor
Constangy associate attorney Kristin Titley authored an article for HR Daily Advisor titled "5 Common ADA and FMLA Questions Employers Should Be Ready to Answer." The article examines common compliance challenges employers face under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), including employee leave requests, reasonable accommodations, and situations where the two laws overlap.
In the article, Kristin addresses five frequently asked questions, explaining the distinctions between ADA and FMLA obligations, considerations when employees exhaust FMLA leave, how employers should recognize potential leave requests, and the importance of engaging in the ADA interactive process. She also discusses why employers are not necessarily required to provide an employee's preferred accommodation when another effective option is available.
Kristin emphasizes the importance of individualized assessments, clear communication, and documentation when navigating employee leave and accommodation requests. She encourages employers to recognize when additional analysis may be necessary rather than relying on automatic responses or inflexible policies.
Read the full article in HR Daily Advisor: 5 Common ADA and FMLA Questions Employers Should Be Ready to Answer.
