Accommodating Employees with Allergies: Situations and Solutions

Date/Time: Wednesday, March 2nd, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. EST - 3:30 p.m. EST

Location: Webinar

Description: Teresa Goddard, Lead Consultant with the Job Accommodation Network, will share case study examples exploring a range of workplace accommodation options for individuals with allergies.  Through case study discussion, participants will explore workplace accommodation examples and strategies for service providers to optimize involvement in the ADA interactive process. Participants will also examine accommodation approaches such as strategies for reducing the risk of exposure to allergens and development of action plans in case of reaction at work.

• This session was approved for 1.50 (HR (General) recertification credit hours by the HR Certification Institute (HRCI).

• This session is valid for 1.5 PDCs for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit shrmcertification.org.

• Application for continuing education hours is being submitted to the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC).

​Registration

• Cost - Free

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