Arnold Lizana – Practical HR Solution

Civil Rights Attorney, Law Professor, and Mediator with over 25 years of experience in employment law
Former Trial Attorney with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Author of the No. 1 Best-Selling book, Workplace Jujitsu: How to Protect Yourself from HR
Former Associate Vice President of Diversity & Equity at the University of Connecticut Health Center
Owner, Law Offices of Arnold J. Lizana III, focused on discrimination and wage and hour disputes

All Sessions by Arnold Lizana

Welcome & Introductions (5 min)

Discussion of Real-World Scenarios & Stakeholder Perspectives (20 min)

Interactive Q&A Session (15 min)

Closing Remarks & Resources (5 min)

Review Basics of ADA Compliance (20 min)

ADA Legal Framework and Definitions Employer Obligations Under ADA Interactive Process for Accommodations Common Types of Accommodations ADA Enforcement and Penalties

Recent ADA Updates & Enforcement Trends (20 min)

Regulatory Changes and New Guidance DOJ and EEOC Enforcement Priorities Case Law Developments Emerging Issues in ADA Compliance Best Practices for Staying Current

Proactive Preparation for ADA Audits (25 min)

Audit Readiness: Documentation and Policies Internal Self-Audits and Gap Analysis Responding to Audit Findings Role of ADA Coordinator Continuous Improvement Strategies

Cultural Obstacles to ADA Compliance (15 min)

Identifying Organizational and Attitudinal Barriers Communication and Awareness Challenges Resistance to Change Culturally Specific Needs Strategies for Fostering Inclusion

Leadership Lesson for ADA Compliance (25 min)

Setting the Tone from the Top Building Accountability Structures Empowering Managers and Supervisors Promoting a Culture of Trust and Openness

Pitfalls to Avoid in ADA Implementation (25 min)

Interactive Process Pitfalls Policy Application Pitfalls Confidentiality Pitfalls Digital Accessibility Pitfalls

Leveraging Experiential Learning (30 min)

Policy & Investigative Simulations Post Audit Debriefing