Pregnancy at Work: 2018 Enforcement Guidance with Pregnant Employees and New Parents

Why Should You Attend:

With pregnancy discrimination complaints quickly becoming one of the fastest-growing types of employment discrimination charges filed with the EEOC, it’s more important than ever to know the ins and outs of the Law. So if you are not sure of the differences between the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), or what benefits apply to new parents, an adopting employee or the difference in coverage between disability leave and maternity leave, this training is for you. Do what’s right for your employees and help your company and yourself in the process.

Areas Covered in the Webinar:

• Reasonable Accommodations” for an employee who is pregnant or recently gave birth.
• “Serious Health Conditions” under FMLA, ADA, PDA.
• Specific rights of pregnant employees and common employment practices that could be considered discriminatory.
• Difference between PDA and FMLA.
• When is an employer required to place a pregnant employee on leave?
• Requiring documentation for pregnancy related absences.
• Disciplining a pregnant employee: Tips to stay out of court.
• Learning from recent Pregnancy Discrimination cases.
• Understanding the Rights of Parents in the Workplace.
• Adoption and foster care under Federal Law.
• Working with new parents to assist them on the roller coaster balancing work and family life.

Who Will Benefit:

• All public agencies, including state, local and federal employers, local education agencies (schools)
• Private-sector employers who employed 50 or more employees
• Joint employers and successors of covered employers.
• Federal contractors with 50 or more employees,
• HR professionals
• Financial Officers
• In-House Counsel
• Affirmative Action/EEO Officers
• HR Professionals
• Office Managers
• Business Owners
• Compliance Officers
• Managers and Supervisors
• Employee Relations Professionals

U Harold Levy
President and CEO, Levy and Levy Enterprises LLC

U. Harold Levy, President of Levy and Levy Enterprises, is a national and international speaker, trainer, consultant and recognized expert on civil right issues, human resources, leadership and management. Mr. Levy has over 25 years of experience in the profession, most recently as the Eastern Regional Business Enterprise Analyst for the Pennsylvania Department of General Services. Some of his clients include major pharmaceutical corporations, police departments, colleges and universities, Fortune 500 manufacturers, product and service organizations and state and county governmental agencies. Mr. Levy has published several articles on topics relating to equal employment opportunity and diversity, equity and inclusion issues, student recruitment and retention, civil rights and human resource issues. A graduate of the Pennsylvania State University, Mr. Levy has a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations; a Master’s degree in Public Administration; and is a certified mediation counselor. Mr. Levy is the recipient of many awards including the prestigious Administrative Service Award at the University of Minnesota Duluth, and the Tri State Consortium of Opportunity Programs for New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.

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