Accommodating Depression and Anxiety in the Workplace

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Melanie Whetzel M.A., CBIS

Principal Consultant, Team Lead

AbsenceSoft

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Seth Turner

Chief Strategy Officer

AbsenceSoft

Mental health requests have recently become a top driver of both leave and accommodations requests. Understanding the nuances of managing accommodations requests, especially related to depression and anxiety, can be challenging.

In this webinar, we are joined by Job Accommodation Network (JAN) consultant Melanie Whetzel, who will share best practices, strategies, and key considerations for accommodating employees with mental health needs.

Attendees will learn:

  • Employer responsibilities for accommodating depression and anxiety under the ADA​
  • Key considerations for accommodating employees with mental health needs
  • Examples of requests, accommodations, their costs, and overall benefits
  • Tips for improving your accommodations processes