Collins & Lacy Attorney Charles Appleby to Present on the Interactive Process Under the ADA

Collins & Lacy, P.C. associate Charles Appleby is a panelist on the International Association of Primerus Webinar, presented by the Primerus Labor & Employment Practice Group.

The February 23, 2011 webinar discussion is entitled, “How to Work Through Employee Accommodations – The Interactive Process Under the ADA.”

The webinar will cover the following topics:

What is the interactive process?
What triggers the interactive process?
What are “Reasonable Accommodations”?
What if an employer fails to engage in the interactive process?
What must an employer do to prove sufficient engagement in the interactive process?
Is all the responsibility on the employer?
What can you do to protect your business?
Charles Appleby is an associate practicing in complex defense litigation, construction defect litigation and employment law. Appleby’s employment law practice includes representing employers and employees from all types of industries in litigation and alternative dispute resolution. He also works with employers on the preparation of documents to address ways to minimize employment risk and litigation, including, but not limited to, policy manuals, handbooks and contracts.

About Collins & Lacy, P.C.

Collins & Lacy is a statewide business defense firm in South Carolina that delivers legal representation for our clients through solid preparation, execution, and client-oriented service aimed at success. Located in the State’s capital city of Columbia, the firm represents local, regional and national clients in the areas of construction; hospitality/retail and entertainment law; insurance/bad faith; products liability; professional liability; commercial transportation; privacy, data management, and cybersecurity; mediation; and governmental affairs/issue advocacy.