SFNE Lunch & Learn Webinar Series

Hot HR Issues

Traps for the Unwary:
Leaves of Absence & Reasonable Accommodations

Handling leave of absence and reasonable accommodation requests for employers is critical to operations and is also fraught with peril. The processes are nuanced, and more often than not, the recommended course of action is counterintuitive. This in turn means that employers must regularly review their processes and practices to ensure that they are well-positioned to minimize potential legal exposure, and to ensure legal compliance.

Join Gregory Vanden-Eykel* and Michelle M. De Oliveira, both partners at Kenney & Sams, PLLC, for a dynamic discussion about key considerations, recent changes to the applicable legal landscape, and takeaways for addressing requests and minimizing risk.

Wednesday, October 15th 12:00pm - 12:30pm EST

Registration is complimentary for SFNE members. Non-members can register for a $25 fee.

Michelle M. De Oliveira represents businesses in all aspects of employment-related matters.

A significant aspect of Michelle’s practice is devoted to providing businesses and human resources professionals with day-to-day employment law counsel and advice on issues such as, wage and hour, hiring practices, employee discipline, employee terminations, leaves of absence, allegations of discrimination or harassment, and reasonable accommodation requests. 

*Update (10/10/25): Gregory Vanden-Eykel is no longer presenting at this webinar.