111: The ADA: Fundamentals of Workplace Disability and Accommodation Compliance

2 credit hours

Creating a fair and compliant workplace starts with understanding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the federal law at the core of workplace disability rights. For employers in Oregon and Washington, where state laws closely align, ADA knowledge is key to fostering compliance and inclusion. This course is designed for HR professionals, managers, and supervisors seeking practical guidance on applying these requirements in the workplace.

You'll learn about:

• Who is considered disabled under the ADA?
• How state and federal pregnancy accommodation laws interact with the ADA
• What are your responsibilities and those of your employees?
• Spotting accommodation requests
• The interactive process
• Making reasonable accommodations
• Understanding the Undue Hardship Exception