52. The ADA Playbook for Employers

In this episode of the MyHRBuzz podcast, host Chris Cooley is joined by Emily Frederick, SHRM-CP, Senior HR Consultant at MyHRConcierge, to discuss the key elements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and what employers need to understand to stay compliant. Together, they explore what the ADA is and who it protects, employer responsibilities under the law, examples of reasonable accommodations, how to navigate the interactive process and avoid undue hardship, the critical role documentation plays in ADA compliance and more!   Timestamps: 0:33 - Understanding the ADA 3:07 - Employer Responsibilities Under the ADA 5:58 - The Interactive Process for Accommodation 8:59 - Types of Accommodations and Their Importance 12:16 - Navigating Undue Hardship and Reasonable Accommodation 15:17 - Legal Implications of Non-Compliance 18:16 - Best Practices for Employers 21:16 - The Importance of Documentation 24:12 - Training and Awareness in the Workplace