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DMEC Compliance Conference

Managing ADA requests amid the return-to-office shift

Monday, April 13, 2026 

About this webinar

As employers accelerate return-to-office strategies, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) remote work accommodation requests are rising, reshaping compliance expectations for HR teams. In this webinar, Unum experts Tommy Burton and Michelle Jackson examine today’s ADA landscape through real-world scenarios, recent court rulings and practical guidance. Learn how employers can manage increasing accommodation requests consistently and in compliance while supporting employee wellbeing, engagement and retention. 

You'll learn

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    What’s driving today’s spike in ADA accommodation demand
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    How to document clear, compliant decisions
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    Which court decisions are setting new expectations for remote work
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    How to implement the interactive process with confidence and consistency

Featured speakers

Tommy Burton
Legal Counsel,
Unum Group

Michelle Jackson
AVP, Leave & Absence Organization,
Unum Group

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