The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) continues to be one of the most challenging compliance areas for employers. HR professionals and Managers must navigate accommodate requests involving extended leave, telework, mental health conditions, and hybrid work arrangements while maintaining operational effectiveness and minimizing legal risk.
Why should you attend:
Participants will come away with practical guidance on conducting legally compliant interactive processes, evaluating accommodation requests, documenting decisions, and addressing emerging accommodation challenges in today’s workplace.
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Who should attend this:
Diane L. Dee, President and Founder of Advantage HR Consulting, LLC is a senior Human Resources professional with over 30 years of experience in the HR arena. Diane’s background includes experience in HR consulting, training, and administration in corporate, government, consulting, and pro bono environments.
Diane founded Advantage HR Consulting in early 2016. Under Diane’s leadership, Advantage HR Consulting provides comprehensive, cost-effective Human Resources solutions for small to mid-sized public and private firms in the greater Chicagoland area. Diane also develops and conducts webinars on a wide variety of HR compliance and administrative topics for various training firms across the country. Additionally, Diane is the author of multiple white papers and e-books addressing various HR compliance topics.
Diane holds a Master Certificate in Human Resources from Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations and has attained SPHR and SHRM-SCP certification. Diane is a member of the National Association of Women Business Owners and the Society for Human Resource Management. Additionally, Diane performs pro bono work through the Taproot Foundation assisting non-profit clients by integrating their Human Resources goals with their corporate strategies.
