About Our Session: 

This session provides practical guidance on leave and accommodation compliance, including FMLA, ADA, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), and Michigan’s Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA). Attendees will examine how these requirements overlap, with a focus on intermittent leave, accommodation requests, and effective manager responses. The session will offer actionable guidance to promote consistency, reduce risk, and support employees effectively.

About Our Speaker: 

DeAndre' Harris advises employers across numerous industries on complex labor and employment and occupational safety and health issues. He has extensive experience representing employers before the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the National Labor Relations Board and other federal and state governmental agencies. In addition, he has experience conducting internal investigations surrounding discrimination, harassment and other workplace disputes, positioning employers to address concerns early and respond effectively.

From run-of-the-mill HR matters to catastrophic events, DeAndre' approaches each situation with practicality and sensibility. Clients can also count on him to see the bigger picture and help them plan for what comes next, not just what is in front of them. As he explains, “Knowing a client’s core values really helps to inform my approach to situations.”