Workplace Accommodations Today: Legal Requirements + Emerging Expectations

Workplace accommodations are no longer just an HR function—they sit at the intersection of compliance, operations, workforce health, and risk management. As enforcement increases and workforce expectations evolve, employers are under growing pressure to get both the legal details and the day-to-day execution right.

In this practical, example-driven session, WorkCare and Ogletree Deakins bring together legal and clinical perspectives to help employers close the gap between policy and practice. You’ll gain clarity on what the law requires today—particularly under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)—and where expectations are rapidly expanding, including emerging considerations around menopause in the workplace.

Why this matters now

Workplace accommodations directly impact compliance, safety, productivity, and retention.

Employers today are facing:

• Increased enforcement under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)
• A workforce that is more informed and more likely to escalate concerns
• Growing accommodation needs tied to changing demographics
• Disconnects between HR policy and operational execution

The result: even well-intentioned organizations are creating unnecessary legal and operational risk.

What you will learn:

• PWFA in practice: What the law requires, what qualifies as a “related condition,” and where employers commonly create risk—especially around documentation, leave decisions, and inconsistent responses
• Menopause as a workforce issue: How it fits within ADA, Title VII, and evolving state-level expectations—and why it’s becoming a critical consideration for retention, safety, and productivity
• Operational reality: What accommodations actually look like on the ground, from modified schedules to simple workplace adjustments that reduce risk and prevent escalation
• Common breakdowns: Where employers fall short—including over-reliance on documentation, delayed decision-making, and disconnects between HR, supervisors, and operations

Meet the speakers

Irene L. Grace, MD, MPH, Vice President & Associate Medical Director, WorkCare

Leads clinical strategy focused on workplace health, injury prevention, and practical accommodation implementation. Brings real-world insight into how accommodations function on the ground.

Tiffany Stacy, Attorney + Office Managing Shareholder, Ogletree Deakins

Advises employers on compliance, litigation avoidance, and workplace policy. Brings deep expertise in how accommodation laws are enforced and where organizations face exposure.

Who should attend

This webinar is designed for:

• HR and People Leaders
• EHS and Safety Professionals
• Operations and Plant Leaders
• Risk, Compliance, and Legal Teams

If your role involves accommodation decisions, workforce health, or compliance exposure, this session is built for you.

Learn how to move from reactive, inconsistent responses to proactive, structured, and defensible accommodation practices that support both your workforce and your business.

Irene Grace, MD, MPH

Vice President & Associate Medical Director