About This Course:
There is a conflicting and confusing patchwork of federal, state and local laws respecting an employer's obligation to provide leaves of absences. In many instances, an employer may be obliged to provide more than the 12 weeks of unpaid leave contemplated by the federal Family and Medical Leave Act.
Many questions arise including about how much leave must be given, whether it is paid or unpaid and what rights, if any, do employers have to deny or restrict leave. This webinar will explore these issues and others.
What You'll Learn:Why Employees Need Leaves of AbsencesFMLA, ADA, Workers' Compensation and State and Local Leave Laws- Employers Covered
- Employees Covered
- What Leaves of Absence Covered
- Paid vs. Unpaid
- Length
- When LOA Can Run Concurrently
Why 12 Weeks Is Sometimes Not Enough- Interaction Between FMLA and ADA (and State and Local Disability Laws)
- Stacking
- Indefinite Leaves
- Intermittent Leaves
- Retaliation Claims
FMLA Termination Program/Practices- Running LOA Concurrently
- The Problem of Non-Discretionary Sick Leave Policies
- Use It or Lose It
- Bonus/Incentive Pay Issues
- Docking for Exempt Employees
- Collecting Negative Leave Balances
Keys to Successful FMLA Termination Program/PracticesTake-Aways
