A thorough understanding of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is key to ensuring your organization's compliance with this important employee entitlement. This workshop, packed with practical information to help employers implement this law, enables you to understand:
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The FMLA, including the final regulations
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The application of FMLA
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How to comply with the law
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Violations, penalties, and lawsuits - and how to avoid them
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Coverage, eligibility, and entitlements
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Private- and public-sector coverage
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Determining who is eligible
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Identifying permissible leave reasons
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Intermittent leave
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Substituting paid leave
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Maintaining health benefits and job restoration
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Exceptions for key employees
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Employee obligations
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Notification requirements
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Medical certification, opinions, and periodic reports
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Employer obligations
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Posting requirements
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Providing written information and guidance to the employee
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What happens when an employer denies employee rights?
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Enforcement
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Who enforces the law?
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Penalties, lawsuits, and damages
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The consequences of injunctive actions
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Proactive and preventive steps for employers
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Avoiding the most common mistakes
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Light-duty/back-to-work program issues
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Workers' compensation and ADA considerations
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Establishing an effective FMLA policy
HR professionals, personnel specialists, and employment managers responsible for complying with the FMLA or representing employers
Robert J. Nobile, William P. Perkins
Your workshop will be led by one of these instructors.
