Non-Profit Lunch and Learn: Tackling Today’s Toughest HR Challenges

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Navigating Employee Health Challenges: Legal and Practical Strategies for Today’s Workplace Join Dean Dorton and the Covington Business Council for an informative Lunch & Learn designed to help employers confidently address some of today’s most complex workplace challenges. 

Managing employees with health conditions has become increasingly difficult as organizations balance overlapping legal requirements and evolving cultural expectations. HR professionals, managers, and business leaders need clear, actionable strategies to support their teams while minimizing risk. 

In this session, Sarah Clay Leyshock, Esq., Employment Law Partner at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, and Allyson True Cook, JD, President and CEO of Erigo Employer Solutions, will provide a comprehensive look at the legal and practical considerations every employer should know, including:

 •FMLA and ADA Interplay – When and how the Family and Medical Leave Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act apply, and how to coordinate obligations without creating unnecessary liability. 

•Stress vs. Mental Health Conditions – How to distinguish between day-to-day workplace stress and legally recognized mental health conditions that may require accommodations or trigger protected leave. 

•Reasonable Accommodations – Best practices for responding to employee disclosures, managing accommodation requests, and fostering a supportive workplace culture while staying compliant. 

•Practical Employer Strategies – Real-world guidance on documentation, communication, and policy development to maintain compliance, productivity, and fairness. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights from industry experts and connect with fellow business leaders. 

Reserve your spot today—space is limited!