Course Description:The FMLA And ADA Laws Have Been Updated. Have You?This comprehensive, three-day program includes 15 information-packed sessions that provide complete A-to-Z coverage of all aspects of FMLA and ADA compliance and best practices - plus access to our heralded FMLA and ADA Training & Certification Programs!Not only will you learn the practical strategies and procedural recommendations that will enable you to tackle the challenging FMLA and ADA issues you confront every day, you'll also get FREE updates whenever FMLA or ADA laws change!AgendaDay 1: The Family And Medical Leave ActKey terms and definitionsWho's covered and whyEmployee Eligibility And Leave EntitlementPaid and unpaid leave optionsIntermittent and reduced-schedule leavesSpecial rules for school employeesEmployer posting requirementsNotificationsCommunicating with employees who are out of work Medical CertificationsFitness-for-duty testing Return-to-work optionsFMLA job and benefits restoration Tracking leaveEnding LeaveRecovering benefits costs incurred during FMLA leaveRIFs involving protected employeesDocumentation strategies that protect your organizationInteractive Exercises: Various case studies on eligibility and administrative requirementsDay 2: The Americans with Disabilities ActKey terms and definitionsThe laws protecting disabled individuals from discriminationWho's covered and whyEmployment practices that are prohibited by the ADAEmployer posting requirementsIdentifying Essential Job Functions And Qualified IndividualsReasonable AccommodationsJob restructuring or additional training Medical exams Confidentiality of medical informationConfidentiality in accommodationsResponding when an individual refuses an offered accommodationModificationsLight or modified duty Collective Bargaining AgreementsInteractive Exercises: Determining what is a substantial limitation to a major life activity Analyzing reasonable accommodation requestsDay 3: ADA and FMLA Best Practices, Plus Compliance With Other Leave LawsDay three covers some of the tips and methods for managing the integration of leave laws, including:Workers' CompensationState family leave and paid family leave lawsState laws for jury duty, voting, bereavement, school activities, vacation, and morePregnancy leave and accommodationMilitary leaveWellness plansDistinguishing between an FMLA "serious health condition" and an ADA "disability"Managing the interplay between leave requirements under the ADA and FMLAHandling Workers' Comp claims that have ADA and FMLA ramificationsWhen you can run leave times concurrently under FMLA and workers' compCoordinating case management Options for refilling positions while an employee is outStrategies For Reducing Absenteeism And Impacts To ProductivityInteractive Exercises: Various case studies on overlapping leave and disability law dilemmasProgram Wrap-UpAction Steps Beyond The ProgramKey Benefits Of Attending This EventThis comprehensive three-day event provides you with all the tools and practical knowledge you need to effectively manage your FMLA and ADA compliance responsibilities, including tips on:Determining what constitutes a "disability" under ADA Navigating the perplexing reasonable accommodation discussionDetermining reasonable accommodations and undue hardshipsEmployer coverage and employee eligibility under the FMLAObtaining proper medical certifications to ensure employee entitlement to leaveManaging intermittent and reduced-schedule leave Reducing the risk of litigation with employees on leaveMinimizing absenteeism and productivity challengesGINA's prohibition on acquiring genetic information, and it's mandatory notice and recordkeeping requirementsYou also earn 18 PHR / SPHR re-certification credit hours!Special Bonus!As a special bonus, you also receive access to our FMLA Training & Certification Program and our ADA Training & Certification Program!Not only do these programs include numerous administrative tips and procedural recommendations for keeping in compliance, you also receive FREE updates whenever the law changes, plus the ability to earn a Certified Administrator designation!Simply complete the Training & Certification Programs included with this course, then pass the exam and we'll mail your Certificates directly to your home or office!Dates & Times:Below are the times for this three-day course, which starts on the dates posted herein.Day 1: 8am - 4pmDay 2: 8am - 4pmDay 3: 8am - 4pmEarly Bird Pricing AvailableAn "Early Bird" discount is offered for registrations made 30 days prior to the seminar date, so register today!Other InfoFaculty BiosSneak Peak: Interactive Exercises |
