Bipolar in the Workplace under ADA and FMLA
We will discuss ways that employers can assist their employees with mental illness to ensure that mental illness is not getting in the way of your employee being one of the best of your employees. This can go beyond employee assistance programs. And, of course, you may have legal obligations under either the Family and Medical Leave Act or the Americans with Disabilities Act. Areas Covered Understanding the three most common mental illnesses What obligations you may have under the FMLA for your employees suffering from mental illnessWhen is mental illness considered a disability under the ADAPotential reasonable accommodations for employees suffering from mental illness Obligations under the Mental Health Parity Act Suggestions for helping employees overcome the stigma of mental illness.Who Should AttendHuman Resource ManagersHuman Resource SpecialistsBenefits SpecialistWhy Should You AttendIt is estimated that one in four US adults experience mental illness each year, and one in 20 live with a serious mental illness such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. 90% of Americans who die by suicide have experienced symptoms of a treatable mental health condition such as depression, anxiety disorders or other forms of serious mental illness. These individuals could be your employees resulting at best, lost productivity and, at worst, violence in the workplace.
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We will discuss ways that employers can assist their employees with mental illness to ensure that mental illness is not getting in the way of your employee being one of the best of your employees. This can go beyond employee assistance programs. And, of course, you may have legal obligations under either the Family and Medical Leave Act or the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Areas Covered
- Understanding the three most common mental illnesses
- What obligations you may have under the FMLA for your employees suffering from mental illness
- When is mental illness considered a disability under the ADA
- Potential reasonable accommodations for employees suffering from mental illness
- Obligations under the Mental Health Parity Act Suggestions for helping employees overcome the stigma of mental illness.
Who Should Attend
- Human Resource Managers
- Human Resource Specialists
- Benefits Specialist
Why Should You Attend
It is estimated that one in four US adults experience mental illness each year, and one in 20 live with a serious mental illness such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. 90% of Americans who die by suicide have experienced symptoms of a treatable mental health condition such as depression, anxiety disorders or other forms of serious mental illness. These individuals could be your employees resulting at best, lost productivity and, at worst, violence in the workplace.