FMLA and ADA Master Class 2026

Ready to tackle the Family and Medical Leave Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act without feeling like you need a leave of your own?

Join Littler Shareholder and FMLA Insights author Jeff Nowak for a 5 day (13-hour) interactive master class that will have you singing FMLA and ADA from the mountaintops! 

What’s in Store?

Think case studies, real-world examples, 2025 - 2026 case law, and yes - plenty of corny humor. By the end, you’ll master the critical components of the FMLA and ADA and become more comfortable with managing an employee with a medical condition.

All the FMLA and ADA topics that Jeff is covering can be accessed in the detailed agenda.

Due to popular demand, we have added a fifth day to the master class! We will meet over four days in March 2026, then return in September 2026 for a bonus day, at which time Jeff will highlight FMLA and ADA developments over the previous six months.

Yep, you read that correctly: Get ready to be FMLA- and ADA-mazing!

In this master class, using scenarios from actual court decisions from this past year, you and your colleagues will learn how to:

• Determine an employee's FMLA eligibility, what qualifies as a serious health condition, and how to properly calculate FMLA leave
• Identify when an employee has put you on notice of the need for FMLA leave, and how to send out the appropriate FMLA notices
• Conduct a review of FMLA medical certification and learn how to push back on vague certification
• Effectively manage intermittent FMLA leave and discipline employees when their FMLA-related absences exceed approval
• Recognize when to start the ADA interactive process and work toward “getting to YES” in the accommodation process
• Determine whether an accommodation is reasonable, what type of accommodation is needed and how to implement it (we’ll cover what the courts are saying about leave as an accommodation, remote work, accommodations for neurodiverse employees, reassignment and pregnancy accommodations)
• Make appropriate medical inquiries where you’re concerned about an employee’s fitness for duty or safety in the workplace
• Navigate situations where there is an intersection of FMLA, ADA and worker’s compensation issues
• Implement pregnancy accommodations

No Matter Your Role, This Class Has You Covered

New to HR and need a solid foundation in FMLA and ADA? You’re in the right place. A seasoned pro looking for practical strategies to manage leave, accommodations and tricky performance issues? We’ve got you. In-house counsel wanting to understand the pain points so you can better advise your team? Yep, this is for you too. Looking for an analysis of all the key FMLA and ADA cases over past year and how they impact your day-to-day work? This course is for all of you!

Need Permission from your Boss to Attend? We drafted the Request Letter for You!

Though the above should convince your boss that this Master Class is the place to be in March 2026, we recognize some need a bit more persuasion. We’ve got you covered! Click HERE to access a model letter convincing your boss to unlock the funds for you to attend this five-day course. Just sign the letter, email it to your manager, and your ticket to FMLA & ADA utopia awaits!

March 3 - 5
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. PT
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. MT
12:00 - 3:00 p.m. CT
1:00 - 4:00 p.m. ET

March 6 and September 16
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. PT
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. MT
12:00 - 2:00 p.m. CT
1:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET

Registration Fee: $595.00
A discount can be requested for two or more registrants per company. Please contact LittlerMasterClass@littler.com for details prior to registering.

From Past Attendees

“I never walk away without some awesome tidbit or policy change I need to consider to maintain compliance even though this is my 3rd master class. Love love love it! Did I say I love Jeff’s master classes!?! Yes!”
– Assoc. Director of Benefits and Wellness, Westfield State Univ.

“I am so grateful to be able to take this course. Jeff is a fantastic leader. The material very much applies to my work and it has given me much more confidence on things I usually second guess myself on. Thank you, Jeff!”
– Benefits Manager, Stine Enterprises

“Jeff was excellent. I would love to send every HR person at our company to this wonderful master class!”
– Senior Employment Counsel, Americas, Nutanix

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“Such a great presentation, love the use of case law scenarios in the resource materials and during the presentation. Easy to relate to Jeff’s real-world examples. Love Jeff’s energy, expertise and use of humor!”
– Senior Specialist, Benefits, Mariner

“Jeff is always excellent - his presentation style is clear, funny, and engaging - and he has an excellent mastery of the topic. I always appreciate his use of scenarios and incorporating case law into the discussion.”
– General Counsel, Associated Industries

“This was the best class I have taken in a very long time! Thank you, Jeff!”
– Senior Human Resource Generalist, Fast Solutions

“The best, nobody can present like Jeff!”
– Associate University Counsel, University of Illinois