{"id":3428,"date":"2026-07-22T15:55:48","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T19:55:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mvcc.net\/MTA\/?p=3428"},"modified":"2026-07-22T18:34:24","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T22:34:24","slug":"ada-fmla-workers-comp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mvcc.net\/MTA\/ada-fmla-workers-comp\/","title":{"rendered":"09\/23\/26 Relationship between the ADA, FMLA, and Workers\u2019 Compensation"},"content":{"rendered":"<style><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><br \/>\n  \/* ===== Header row (logos + title) ===== *\/<br \/>\n  .mta-header-logo { height: 97px; width: 144px; max-width: 100%; }<br \/>\n  .mta-header-badge { height: 129px; width: auto; max-width: 100%; }<br \/>\n  .mta-header-title {<br \/>\n    font-family: 'Barlow', Arial, sans-serif;<br \/>\n    font-weight: bold;<br \/>\n    font-size: 18px;<br \/>\n    letter-spacing: 1px;<br \/>\n    text-transform: uppercase;<br \/>\n    color: #0090d0;<br \/>\n    line-height: 1.4;<br \/>\n  }<\/p>\n<p>  \/* ===== Training session banner ===== *\/<br \/>\n  .mta-session-table { background-color: #e2f2fb; 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border-style: none; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Public Sans',Arial,sans-serif;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; vertical-align: middle;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mta-header-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mvcc.net\/MTA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MVTCG-Logo.png\" alt=\"MVTCG logo\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 60%; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;\">\n<div class=\"mta-header-title\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Miami Valley Technology &amp; Communications Group and the Municipal Training Academy invites you to attend<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; text-align: right; vertical-align: middle;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" class=\"mta-header-badge alignnone wp-image-3418\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mvcc.net\/MTA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/mta-logo.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mvcc.net\/MTA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/mta-logo.png 500w, https:\/\/www.mvcc.net\/MTA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/mta-logo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mvcc.net\/MTA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/mta-logo-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"mta-session-table\" style=\"width: 100%; border-style: none; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 18px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 20px 24px; vertical-align: middle; width: 78%;\">\n<div class=\"mta-session-label\">Training Session<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"mta-session-title\">Relationship between the ADA, FMLA and Workers&#8217; Compensation<\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mta-session-photo alignnone wp-image-3074\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mvcc.net\/MTA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MTA-HEADER.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"287\" height=\"129\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mvcc.net\/MTA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MTA-HEADER.png 896w, https:\/\/www.mvcc.net\/MTA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MTA-HEADER-300x135.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mvcc.net\/MTA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MTA-HEADER-800x360.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 287px) 100vw, 287px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"mta-body\" style=\"margin-top: 26px; font-family: 'Public Sans',Arial,sans-serif;\">\n<p><strong>ADA, FMLA &amp; Workers&#8217; Compensation:<\/strong> Understanding the Basics<\/p>\n<p>Join us for an informative session covering key updates and foundational concepts related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and Workers&#8217; Compensation. This one-hour class is designed to provide municipal professionals with a general understanding of these important employment topics, including recent developments, common challenges, and practical considerations.<\/p>\n<p>Participants will gain knowledge they can take back to their municipalities to help support consistent, informed decision-making and better navigate employee leave, accommodation, and workplace injury issues. Whether you are new to these topics or looking for a refresher, this session offers valuable insights and opportunities for discussion.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Presented By<\/strong>: <strong>David P. Pierce<\/strong> is President and Chief Executive Officer of Coolidge Wall, where he provides strategic leadership while continuing his practice as a Shareholder and Chair of the firm&#8217;s Litigation and Labor &amp; Employment Departments. With more than 30 years of experience, he represents businesses in complex litigation and employment matters. A past President of the Dayton Bar Association and adjunct professor at the University of Dayton School of Law, David has been recognized in <em>The Best Lawyers in America\u00ae<\/em> since 2012, is an Ohio Super Lawyer, and is certified as a Specialist in Labor and Employment Law by the Ohio State Bar Association. <strong>For Additional Information:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coollaw.com\/people\/david-p-pierce\/\"><strong>David<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Michelle Bach<\/strong> is a Shareholder and Chair of Coolidge Wall&#8217;s Workers&#8217; Compensation Department. A Certified Specialist in Workers&#8217; Compensation Law by the Ohio State Bar Association, she represents state-funded and self-insured employers and public entities in workers&#8217; compensation matters throughout Ohio. Michelle is recognized in <em>The Best Lawyers in America\u00ae<\/em> for Workers&#8217; Compensation Law \u2013 Employer and has been named an Ohio Super Lawyer. <strong>For Additional Information:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coollaw.com\/people\/michelle-d-bach\/\"><strong>Michelle<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Registration Coming Soon!!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>POC: Jodi Martin at <a href=\"mailto:jmartin@mvcc.net\">Email<\/a> | POC: Jenny Combs at <a href=\"mailto:jcombs@mvcc.net\">Email<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"responsive-table-container\">\n<table class=\"responsive-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\"><strong>Who Should Attend:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>anyone in local government<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\"><strong>When:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>September 23, 2026<br \/>\nTraining: <strong>9-10am<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\"><strong>Cost:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Members: $20 \/ Affiliates: $25 \/ Non-Members: $30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\"><strong>Where:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Centerville Police Training Room<br \/>\n155 W. 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