In this program, Don will go over the broad scope of mental health challenges. Don will share statistics, resources, relevant laws, and accommodation ideas. We will discuss the FMLA, ADA, and workers’ compensation. Don will share a great tool to use when managing the accommodation dialogue.
According to Mental Health America, 19.86% of adults are experiencing a mental illness. Equivalent to nearly 50 million Americans. 4.91% are experiencing a severe mental illness. Drug overdoses, suicides, domestic violence, workplace violence, and burnout are all going up. Of course, all of this is showing up in the workplace. Whether people are working on company property, or remotely.
Don has been a California employment practices attorney since 1983. He litigated employment and business cases for 17 years and quit once he figured out that nobody wins a lawsuit. Since leaving litigation, he has written numerous books and presented more than 500 times to executives nationwide. He loves talking about emotional intelligence and creating engaging workplaces!
Don was the founder and President of HR That Works, used by 3,500 companies and acquired by ThinkHR in January 2014. He worked there for two years as a V.P.
Now in his “wisdom-sharing years,” Don loves advising and coaching executives. He continues to inspire with his speaking and training.