Constangy attorneys Elysia Analo and Damon Kitchen will present a webinar on managing employee leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on Oct. 10 at 1 pm ET/10 am CT. SHRM and HRCI credits are pending for this webinar.
In this session, Elysia and Damon will review the FMLA basics and the interplay of the FMLA and the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as explore best practices and suggestions for addressing potential leave abuse.
To register for the webinar, click here.
Elysia represents and advises employers in all aspects of employment law. Her experience includes representing employers in state and federal courts and before various administrative agencies in litigation involving claims of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, wage and hour violations, and other statutory and common-law claims arising from the employment relationship. Additionally, Elysia has deep experience counseling clients regarding day-to-day employment decisions and issues, such as employee discipline, terminations, severance, FMLA and other leave laws, disability accommodations, and COVID-19-related workplace concerns. She provides employers with practical and business-forward advice on critical human resources issues, with an emphasis on preventive litigation practices and implementing policies and best practices that avoid workplace disputes and resolve employee relations problems.
Damon is a highly accomplished attorney, recognized by Florida Super Lawyers, The Best Lawyers in America, and Chambers USA Guide for his outstanding work in labor and employment law. He has successfully defended cases involving a broad range of claims, including unlawful discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliatory discharge, wage and hour violations, and constitutional employment-related claims. His expertise also extends to defamation, invasion of privacy, negligent hiring, intentional infliction of emotional distress, fraud, and breach of contract. With significant experience in traditional labor law, Damon has defended against unfair labor practice charges, handled grievance arbitrations, and served as chief negotiator in collective bargaining negotiations. He frequently advises employers on complex legal issues and is a sought-after speaker for HR professionals, managers, and small business owners.