Join the SE SHRM Chapter for a professional development program presented by Jean H. Bender, Of Counsel at Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz & Smith, LLP.
In "ADA, FMLA, and PWFA: Navigating Overlap and Compliance," Jean will examine the complex intersection of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). Attendees will gain practical guidance on managing overlapping leave and accommodation requirements, avoiding common compliance pitfalls, and applying best practices to real-world workplace situations.
This program is approved for SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs) and is designed to help HR professionals confidently navigate these important employment laws.
About the Presenter
Jean H. Bender is an employment lawyer with Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz & Smith, LLP, where she counsels employers on all aspects of employment law and employee benefits. Her practice includes advising organizations on disability discrimination, FMLA leave issues, wage-and-hour compliance, workplace policies, harassment investigations, hiring and termination decisions, and ERISA-related employee benefit plans.
Jean has been recognized by Best Lawyers® as South Dakota's 2021 Employment Law – Management "Lawyer of the Year," is ranked by Chambers USA in Labor & Employment and holds a Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished Peer Rating for professional achievement and ethical standards.
Approved Credits
SESHRM is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDC) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities. This program is valid for one (1) PDC toward SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification.
This program has been pre-approved for one (1) hour of HR General credit toward aPHR®, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).
Sioux Empire SHRM is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization. | PO Box 1302 | Sioux Falls, SD 57101 | Chapter #217
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