“Invisible” Disabilities and Employer Obligations

Adopted in 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects qualified individuals with a disability from workplace discrimination. Instances where an employee has a non-apparent disability, such as diabetes, epilepsy, mental illness, or depression, raise unique issues for both the employer and the employee. In this installment in our First Friday Webinar series, the Rembolt Ludtke employment and labor law attorneys will review the relevant legal issues, EEOC guidance and court decisions that come into play when “invisible” disabilities are at issue, including pre-employment inquiries and medical examinations, workplace disclosure, reasonable accommodations and confidentiality. With the July 4th holiday weekend, we’re moving this month’s installment to Wednesday, July 3 at 11:00 CT. Join us to learn how your organization can appropriately handle situations involving non-obvious disabilities and reduce your legal exposure.