Navigating Leave Policies: Understanding FMLA and ADA | All Things

Season 2, Episode 9 Robin Shea, attorney at Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, shares the intricacies of coordinating leave policies in the workplace. Shea outlines that while the FMLA is structured with specific eligibility requirements and designated reasons for leave, the ADA offers a more flexible framework, encouraging reasonable accommodations for disabilities without a set duration of employment. -- In an era where the workplace is constantly changing, All Things Work, brought to you by SHRM, serves as a beacon of knowledge for HR leadership and organizational decision-makers. Each week, host Anne Sparaco is joined by thought leaders and industry experts sharing their perspective on game-changing topics that are redefining the world of work. Subscribe to the All Things Work newsletter to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional resources delivered straight to your inbox: shrm.org/AllThingsWork -- Explore SHRM’s all-new flagships. Content curated by experts. Created for you weekly. Each content journey features engaging podcasts, video, articles, and groundbreaking newsletters tailored to meet your unique needs in your organization and career. Learn More: https://www.shrm.org/flagships Subscribe to our channel: https://goo.gl/DZudg8 SHRM is a member-driven catalyst for creating better workplaces where people and businesses thrive together. As the trusted authority on all things work, SHRM is the foremost expert, researcher, advocate, and thought leader on issues and innovations impacting today’s evolving workplaces. With nearly 340,000 members in 180 countries, SHRM touches the lives of more than 362 million workers and their families globally. Discover more at SHRM.org. www.shrm.org   / shrm     / shrmofficial     / shrm     / shrmhq   www.shrm.org/flagships