Event Detail

“The Americans with Disabilities Act: Understanding the 2008 ADA Amendment”

Among all their many responsibilities, HR professionals struggle to keep on top of frequent legislative changes, which can feel overwhelming. HRAGD’s Legal Affairs Committee is dedicated to keeping members apprised of changing legislation and explaining the impact of changes on HR. On Thursday, January 22, 2009, HRAGD presents a breakfast chapter meeting, The Americans with Disabilities Act: Understanding the 2008 ADA Amendment, to help HR professionals understand the ADA changes and the business compliance issues. Members of HRAGD’s Legal Affairs Committee will present the program, hosted by Chairperson Claudia Orr with a panel of three Committee members Jennifer Buckley, Miriam Rosen and Carol Schley, all of whom are attorneys and HRAGD members.

Claudia Orr will outline the key changes to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the panel members will present their perspectives and facilitate an interactive session with examples and scenarios, allowing HR leaders to identify issues and analyze the ADA’s changes. Upon completion of the program, participants will be able to:

Identify changes to the ADA as a result of the 2008 Amendment
Understand the impact of changes likely to affect their employers and current/prospective employees
Gain an understanding of how to spot issues to avoid compliance challenges
Learn how to analyze and work through ADA issues in the workplace

Date: Thursday, January 22, 2009

Location:
Westin Southfield
1500 Town Center
Southfield, Michigan 48034
(248) 827-4000

Agenda:
7:30 a.m. – 8:15a.m. Registration, Networking and Breakfast Buffet
8:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Announcements & SHRM Foundation Raffle
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Program – Q&A

Cost: $25 member; $35 non-member

VIP tables for 8 available for $200 (reserved, premier seating)

Pre-registration and pre-payment are required at www.hragd.org; cost after January 19, 2009 is an additional $10. Cancellations after January 19, 2009 will not be credited. Substitutions at this event are welcome. For questions, please call (248) 478-6498.

Speakers:

Claudia Orr

Claudia Orr is the Chair of the Legal Advisory Committee and employment attorney at Plunkett Cooney’s Detroit office. Orr focuses her practice primarily in the area of labor and employment law.

Jennifer M. Buckley

Jennifer Buckley is a Member of the Legal Advisory Committee and employment attorney at Clark Hill’s Detroit office. Buckley has defended employers for over 20 years in state and federal court actions brought by employees and former employees.

Miriam Rosen

Miriam Rosen is a member of the Legal Advisory Committee and employment attorney at Butzel Long’s Bloomfield Hills office. Rosen has over 20 years of experience representing employers in a wide variety of labor and employment law matters. Carol Schley is a member of the Legal Advisory Committee and employment attorney at Kupelian Ormond & Magy in Southfield. Schley represents entities in a wide variety of employment-related disputes, including those involving breach of contract, discrimination and harassment.

Event:	HRAGD Chapter Meeting “The Americans with Disabilities Act: Understanding the 2008 ADA Amendment”
Event Type:	HRAGD Event
Event Date:	1/22/2009 to 1/23/2009
Location:	Westin Southfield
Description:	HRAGD Chapter Meeting – January 22, 2009 *“The Americans with Disabilities Act: Understanding the 2008 ADA Amendment”* Among all their many responsibilities, HR professionals struggle to keep on top of frequent legislative changes, which can feel overwhelming. HRAGD’s Legal Affairs Committee is dedicated to keeping members apprised of changing legislation and explaining the impact of changes on HR. On Thursday, January 22, 2009, HRAGD presents a breakfast chapter meeting, *The Americans with Disabilities Act: Understanding the 2008 ADA Amendment, to help HR professionals understand the ADA changes and the business compliance issues. Members of HRAGD’s Legal Affairs Committee will present the program, hosted by Chairperson Claudia Orr with a panel of three Committee members Jennifer Buckley, Miriam Rosen and Carol Schley, all of whom are attorneys and HRAGD members. Claudia Orr will outline the key changes to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the panel members will present their perspectives and facilitate an interactive session with examples and scenarios, allowing HR leaders to identify issues and analyze the ADA’s changes. Upon completion of the program, participants will be able to: Identify changes to the ADA as a result of the 2008 Amendment Understand the impact of changes likely to affect their employers and current/prospective employees Gain an understanding of how to spot issues to avoid compliance challenges Learn how to analyze and work through ADA issues in the workplace This program has been approved for 1.5 general HRCI credits.* *Date:* Thursday, January 22, 2009 *Location:* Westin Southfield 1500 Town Center Southfield, Michigan 48034 (248) 827-4000 *Agenda:* 7:30 a.m. – 8:15a.m. Registration, Networking and Breakfast Buffet 8:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Announcements & SHRM Foundation Raffle 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Program – Q&A *Cost:* $25 member; $35 non-member VIP tables for 8 available for $200 (reserved, premier seating) Pre-registration and pre-payment are required at www.hragd.org; cost after January 19, 2009 is an additional $10. Cancellations after January 19, 2009 will not be credited. Substitutions at this event are welcome. For questions, please call (248) 478-6498. *Speakers:* Claudia Orr Claudia Orr is the Chair of the Legal Advisory Committee and employment attorney at Plunkett Cooney’s Detroit office. Orr focuses her practice primarily in the area of labor and employment law. Jennifer M. Buckley Jennifer Buckley is a Member of the Legal Advisory Committee and employment attorney at Clark Hill’s Detroit office. Buckley has defended employers for over 20 years in state and federal court actions brought by employees and former employees. Miriam Rosen Miriam Rosen is a member of the Legal Advisory Committee and employment attorney at Butzel Long’s Bloomfield Hills office. Rosen has over 20 years of experience representing employers in a wide variety of labor and employment law matters. Carol Schley is a member of the Legal Advisory Committee and employment attorney at Kupelian Ormond & Magy in Southfield. Schley represents entities in a wide variety of employment-related disputes, including those involving breach of contract, discrimination and harassment.