Psychological Issues in the Workplace 2024
Presented by PLI
CLE Credit Available
JAMS neutrals Stephen P. Sonnenberg, Esq. and Hon. Steven M. Gold (Ret.) will be among the speakers on a PLI program entitled “Psychological Issues in the Workplace 2024.” This program will address key employment law issues at the intersection of law and psychology. Harassment, discrimination and retaliation claims, among others, are profoundly impacted by the range of emotions that motivate employees and employers. So, too, are frequent claims involving disabilities and failure to accommodate. This program brings together a representative of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, prominent practitioners from the employee rights and management bars, in-house counsel, and psychiatrists and psychologists to address the creation and litigation of today’s employment law claims. They will identify key legal issues and ways in which psychological factors influence the employees, managers and employers engaged in conflict.
Stephen P. Sonnenberg, Esq. is chairing this PLI program and will provide opening remarks, as well as lead a panel discussion entitled: “Legal And Psychiatric Update On Employment Claims And Psychological Factors In Litigation” at 1:15 PM. Hon. Steven M. Gold (Ret.) will join the panel discussion, “Ethical Challenges for Lawyers Working with Forensic and Treating Mental Health Professionals” at 4:00 PM.
This session will help participants to:
- Understand the EEOC’s, plaintiffs and defense bars’ perspective on the latest employment law claims and the role of mental health professionals in litigation;
- Understand the law on reasonable accommodations for employees struggling with mental disabilities, including depression and anxiety;
- Recognize the challenges faced by lawyers who are neurodivergent or have a mental disability or secondary trauma; and
- Identify the ethical issues that arise when working with psychiatrists, psychologists and psychological testing in the evaluation of employees and in employment litigation
Disclaimer: The content is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. If you require legal or professional advice, please contact an attorney.
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