Amy Bess to Co-Chair and Michelle Olson to Speak at PLI’s Workplace Accommodation and Leave Challenges 2026

Managing leaves of absence and workplace accommodations can be challenging for employers and employees alike. Labor and Employment Shareholder Amy Bess will co-chair, and Shareholder Michelle Olson will speak at, PLI's Workplace Accommodation and Leave Challenges 2026 on November 17.

Amy will provide the opening remarks for the event alongside her co-chair. Then, she will lead the panel, “2026 Leave and Accommodation Legal Nuances and Updates,” covering recent developments in leave laws and their interpretations, along with legal risks, pitfalls and trends involving the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and religious accommodations.

Michelle will be a panelist for “Navigating Accommodation Management Across Legal, Practical, Employee Relations, and Business Considerations.” The panel will address practical and process steps to reconcile legal requirements with practical realities of leave and accommodations management.

For further information about the Employment Law Institute, visit PLI’s website.