The Hidden Compliance Gaps Between ADA, FMLA & Workers’ Comp

One employee issue. Three federal laws. One wrong move could trigger a lawsuit. When ADA, FMLA, and Workers’ Comp collide—will your organization know what to do next?

Employment law does not operate in silos—and neither do employee claims. A single workplace injury, medical leave request, or accommodation discussion can instantly activate obligations under the ADA, FMLA, and Workers’ Compensation. Missteps in documentation, timing, or communication are among the most common—and costly—errors employers make today. Regulatory scrutiny is increasing, employee claims are rising, and plaintiff attorneys aggressively target compliance gaps. This webinar delivers practical, employer-focused guidance to help you confidently navigate overlapping laws, avoid retaliation claims, and reduce litigation risk. You’ll walk away with clear frameworks, real-world examples, and compliance strategies you can apply immediately. If you oversee people, operations, or risk—this session is not optional.

Webinar Objectives

• Understand how ADA, FMLA, and Workers’ Compensation intersect in real workplace situations

• Identify legal triggers that require immediate employer action

• Learn when multiple laws apply simultaneously—and how to respond correctly

• Strengthen documentation practices to support compliance and defend decisions

• Reduce exposure to retaliation, interference, and discrimination claims

• Align HR, operations, safety, and management under a unified compliance approach

• Make confident, legally sound decisions when employee issues escalate

Webinar Agenda

• Overview of ADA, FMLA, and Workers’ Compensation core employer obligations

• Where and how these laws overlap—and why that creates legal risk

• Common compliance traps and high-risk scenarios

• Documentation, timing, and communication best practices

• Managing accommodations, leave, and return-to-work decisions

• Coordinating HR, safety, and management responsibilities

• Practical strategies to reduce claims, audits, and lawsuits

Webinar Highlights

• Real-world case examples based on common employer mistakes

• Clear explanations of gray areas regulators and courts scrutinize most

• Practical checklists and decision-making frameworks for managers

• Guidance on coordinating PTO, sick leave, benefits, and statutory leave

• Risk-reduction strategies that protect both employees and the organization

• Employer-focused insights—not legal theory or jargon

• Actionable takeaways you can implement immediately

Who Should Attend

• Human resources professionals
• Business owners
• Plant managers
• Operations managers 
• Safety managers
• Employee relations
• Location managers
• Division supervisors
• Supervisors
• Chief executives
• Executive directors
• Board members
• Senior management 
• Managers
• Hiring staff
• Business Partners
• Principals
• Senior management
• Business operations managers
• Compliance officers and managers
• Risk management staff