Accommodations in the Workplace:  More Than Just Disabilities with Stuart Jackson

IN PERSON MEETING WITH LUNCH INCLUDED.

$15 FOR WCASHRM CHAPTER MEMBERS. $20 FOR NON-WCASHRM MEMBERS. $5 LATE FEE IF REGISTER AFTER Noon on FRIDAY prior to meeting.

IN PERSON LOCATION: Greater Hot Springs Chamber | 659 Ouachita Ave. | Hot Springs, AR 71901 

In this session, Stuart Jackson of Wright Lindsey Jennings Labor & Employment team will discuss the duty to accommodate your employees under a variety of laws for a variety of reasons, including the accommodation of disabilities, sincerely-held religious beliefs and pregnancy/childbirth-related conditions. 

Learning Objectives:  Understand general employer obligations under the ADA, the PWFA and Title VII; discuss the various types of accommodations that should be considered under the ADA, the PWFA and Title VII; and understand common scenarios where an accommodation may be needed.

Stuart Jackson has been practicing in the employment law field for more than thirty years and focuses his practice on advising employers on compliance with civil rights laws and developing personnel policies (including policies on medical marijuana), employment agreements and covenants not to compete.

Jackson also defends employers in federal and state court litigation and appeals, including claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, 42 U.S.C. Sections 1981 and 1983 and state law claims involving trade secrets, non-compete agreements, arbitration agreements, wrongful discharge, the Arkansas Civil Rights Act and the Arkansas Minimum Wage Act.

One hour of SHRM PDC & HRCI is approved.

WCASHRM is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP.

HR Certification Institute's® (www.HRCI.org)  official seal confirms that this Activity has met HR Certification Institute’s® (HRCI®) criteria for recertification credit pre-approval, including SPHR® and PHR®.

SPONSOR

Clearway Credit Union, formerly Diamond Lakes Federal Credit Union, has been a trusted financial partner for more than 65 years, with roots dating back to the Reynolds Metals Reduction Plant in Malvern. On January 28, 2026, we proudly introduced our new name, Clearway Credit Union, to better reflect who we are today and where we’re headed, including opportunities to grow and expand our field of membership.

Today, with two locations in Hot Springs and one in Malvern, Clearway Credit Union serves members across Garland, Hot Spring, Grant, Clark, Pike, and Montgomery Counties, as well as Hot Springs Village. What began in 1960 as a credit union serving plant employees has grown into a community-focused organization open to individuals who live, work, worship, attend school, or regularly conduct business throughout Central and Southeast Arkansas.

At Clearway, managing your money is simple. We offer convenient tools like mobile banking, free debit cards, 24/7 telephone service, and e-statements—along with flexible account options and competitive loan solutions designed to meet you where you are. Whether you're building credit, purchasing a vehicle, or investing in your home, we’re here to help you move forward with confidence.

At our core, Clearway Credit Union is committed to providing straightforward, reliable financial solutions while continuing to grow alongside the communities we serve—Trusted For What Matters Most.

To learn more, call 501-332-6530 or visit www.clearwaycu.org to explore membership benefits tailored to your goals.

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