Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a legal minefield where one mistake from an untrained supervisor can create serious liability for the organization. It's a complex law with far-reaching implications if it isn't applied correctly. This 45 minute FMLA course – completely updated to include important new legal changes from 2009 – explains supervisors' responsibilities through the entire process, from pre-leave to post-leave. Its interactive scenarios explain the complex compliance issues, including members of the Armed Services and their caretakers.
How it Works
- Real-life situations and examples
- Print-ready, personalized completion certificate
- Summary of relevant laws
- Glossary of legal terms
- Interactive questions and exercises offer immediate feedback, enhancing learning and retention
FMLA Concepts Covered:
- Pre-Leave:
– Employee eligibility for FMLA leave
–Criteria for taking FMLA leave
– Serious health conditions covered by FMLA
–Requirements for notice & employee leave-requests
– What to do when requirements overlap
– Improper designation of leave and related issues
–Healthcare provider FMLA certification.
- During Leave:
– Monitoring FMLA – a supervisor’s responsibilities
–Pregnancy & FMLA – overlapping requirements
– Compensation & benefit issues related to FMLA leave
–Intermittent leaves and reduced schedules
–Discipline and discharge of an employee on FMLA leave
- Post-Leave:
– Reintegrating the returning employee in a comparable position
–When to require medical certification to return to work
– Fitness for duty testing prior to return
–Continuing requirements under related laws
- Links to many helpful downloadable documents including:
– workplace posters in English and Spanish
– sample leave request form
– certification forms for service member care, and more!
