Investigating ADA, FMLA, and Workers’ Comp Abuse in 2026

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24 Jun

Investigating ADA, FMLA, and Workers’ Comp Abuse in 2026

Investigating ADA, FMLA, and Workers’ Comp Abuse in 2026

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 (12:00 AM) to Tuesday, June 30, 2026 (11:59 PM)
1.0 PDCs
Provider: Pedu
Course Name: Investigating ADA, FMLA, and Workers’ Comp Abuse in 2026

Speaker: Suzanne Lucas
Program Type: Videoconferences, webcasts, audiocasts, podcasts, eBooks, self-directed E-Learning
Registration URL: https://pedu.io/product/investigating-ada-fmla-and-workers-comp-abuse-in-2026

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The intersection of ADA, FMLA, Workers’ Compensation, and PWFA requirements 2026 EEOC and Department of Labor enforcement trends Identifying leave abuse, accommodation misuse, and suspicious claim patterns Managing intermittent FMLA leave and attendance-related concerns Legally compliant workplace investigations and documentation practices Medical certification challenges and fitness-for-duty evaluations Remote work, modified schedules, and evolving accommodation expectations Workers’ Compensation retaliation and return-to-work risks Pregnancy accommodation obligations under the PWFA Conducting the interactive process properly Avoiding discrimination, interference, and retaliation claims Supervisory training and policy updates for 2026 compliance

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As workplace leave, accommodation, and disability laws continue to evolve, employers face increasing compliance risks when handling suspicious leave requests, accommodation misuse, intermittent absences, and questionable Workers’ Compensation claims. In 2026, the overlap between the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Workers’ Compensation laws, and newer protections such as the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) has created a far more complex enforcement environment for HR and management teams. This webinar delivers a practical and legally focused approach to investigating potential abuse while maintaining compliance with federal and state employment laws. Attendees will learn how recent EEOC enforcement trends, expanded accommodation expectations, stricter retaliation standards, and evolving leave protections are reshaping employer obligations in 2026. The session explores how employers can recognize red flags, document concerns, manage overlapping leave obligations, conduct compliant investigations, and avoid common mistakes that lead to discrimination, interference, retaliation, or accommodation claims. Special attention will be given to intermittent FMLA abuse, inconsistent medical certifications, remote-work accommodation issues, attendance policy enforcement, light-duty disputes, and the growing legal scrutiny surrounding pregnancy-related accommodations under the PWFA.