Managers Guide to FMLA

Lorman Education Services

Help ensure compliance throughout your organization by fully understanding FMLA requirements.

The federal Family Medical Leave Act has been in effect for 25 years and it still is one of the most complicated laws that employers deal with at times. While the concepts of FMLA are fairly straightforward, there are so many administrative tasks to be taken under the law and failing to do them correctly can be a costly mistake for employers. Determining who is eligible for leave and what type of leave can be taken is just one of the issues. The other major issue confronting employers is making sure that the correct documentation is both provided to and received from employees both before and during leave.

This program helps anyone who has to deal with FMLA within their company. Review who are eligible employer and employees, and discuss in depth what kinds of leave that employees may take and how to best manage that leave. Tracking down paperwork and controlling intermittent leave are some of the most difficult problems employers face and tips and hints for both will be discussed in this information.

This information will help any person responsible for FMLA feel more confident and comfortable administering FMLA.

Learning Objectives:

• You will be able to define whether or not you are a covered employer under the FMLA and whether you have any eligible employees who may take leave under the law.
• You will be able to discuss the reasons that employees may request and take leave under the FMLA.
• You will be able to explain how to determine what is a serious health condition and obtain the appropriate paperwork to document the need for medical leave.
• You will be able to recognize when your employees may be eligible for protected FMLA and how to approach them regarding possible leave.

Faculty:  Sharon Jutila, AmeriBen / IEC Group

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