Managing Job Performance and Disability

Speakers Panel:

Jamerson “Jamie” Allen, Esq.
Partner – Jackson Lewis, LLP (San Francisco office)

Learn about new FEHA regulations examples of reasonable accommodation, and new FEHA Disability Regulations which were effective 1/1/13. Plus, learn information on reasonable accommodation, interactive process, confidentiality issues surrounding medical information and case studies supporting this information.

Learning objectives:

1. Learn about the new FEHA Disability Regulations
2. Cover what is considered reasonable accommodation
3. Communicating with medical providers and confidentiality issues surrounding that.

Lorrie Gardner, PHR
Past President of SAHRA, Human Resources – Sutter Health

Gain insight into giving feedback effectively in an informal on the job setting and how to develop staff through coaching.  Getting off to the right start with expectations.  Get back on track with corrective action and disciplinary procedures. Hear insights on how to partner with your disability management team during disciplinary issues along with providing solid expectations for employee, plus examples of how to move forward with these types of claims for her real life experience in dealing with them.

Learning objectives:

1. How to approach “seek to understand” employee conversations.
2. Managing behaviors along with performance.
3. Know the elements associated with effective feedback and the next step action planning.

Lisa Clawson, CCP, SPHR
Director of Operations, HR and Learning – BloodSource

Understand the importance of effective communication throughout the RTW process.  Communication with doctors.  Reviewing essential job functions.  Continuous discussion once the employee RTW for ongoing Interactive Processes and effective accommodation.

Learning objectives:

1. Learn how to effectively communication with treatment provider
2. Understand how to read through the essential functions of a position
3. Continuous proactive discussion with both the employee and their PTP.