In this seminar, we’ll discuss common employer pitfalls related to employee requests for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and employee accommodation requests for leave under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We’ll start with an overview of each law, including how the laws differ and how they overlap. Then, we’ll walk through different scenarios employers may encounter when an employee requests medical leave, and how those requests for leave may implicate the FMLA, the ADA, or both. The presentation will emphasize that employers should be careful not to view employee leave requests in a vacuum – even though medical leave requests may typically seem to fall under the purview of the FMLA, the ADA is often implicated as well.