Fmla Telephone Seminars

Implications of Medical Marijuana in the Workplace ... other state and federal employment laws such as the ADA, FMLA and the Drug-Free Workplace Act, can lead to liability that can be substantial. This audio conference is critical for ensuring proper handling of issues related to the use of medical marijuana in the workplace. This live audio conference is designed for human resource professionals, personnel and employee relations managers,  more...

Intermittent Leave Under FMLA ...d with various issues related to intermittent leave under FMLA. This live audio conference will help front line personnel identify and handle intermittent leave issues. The program will address the legal and human resources issues confronted by employers and provide practical steps and procedures for employers to follow. This live audio conference is designed for human resource managers,  more...

Understanding the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, Employee Family Leave Laws and Return-to-Work Issues BenefitsThe Pregnancy Discrimination Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of 'pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.' But what does this mean? The Family Medical Leave Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act may provide protections for employees with certain medical conditions due to pregnancy or who have recently given birth. But how do you know who is covered and what  more...

Curbing FMLA Abuse: How to Manage Manipulative Employees ...62% of workers nationally qualify to take leave under the FMLA, and over 50 million employees have taken advantage of leave under the Act. Managing FMLA leave can be extremely challenging for employers, especially in the face of rampant employee abuse. However, there are tools available to employers seeking to minimize abuse of the protections provided by the FMLA. While there is no 'magic  more...

HR Time Lines: The Complex Integration of FMLA, WC, Disability and COBRA ...FMLA, disability and COBRA laws work - together, independently or concurrently? What can run together? What cannot? When can we cancel the health plan, for what reason and is it a COBRA qualifying event? During this audio conference we will pull all of these together to explain the employer's liability. When can coverage be canceled? What laws protect employee benefits? Many times all of  more...

Illinois Leave Laws: Navigating a Minefield BenefitsAlthough the economy may have been stagnate, the legislature has not. Over the past couple of years, Illinois has passed or expanded numerous leave laws presenting even more obligations for employers. The interaction of these laws can be complex and difficult to institute. This teleconference will assist you in understanding their obligations in implementation and compliance. Leaves  more...

Best Practices in Managing FMLA Leave ...nefitsEmployers are continually faced with the problem of FMLA abuse. Unfortunately, many employers are unaware of the tools at their disposal to effectively manage FMLA leave. This teleconference will help you understand lawful methods you can use to restrict unwarranted use of leave. You'll get a firm grasp of the most effective FMLA policies that may be instituted. Failing to adhere to FMLA  more...

Labor Law Update: Preparing for Upcoming Regulations nAttend this teleconference and learn the new laws and strategies regarding a variety of employment-related laws that are in effect or are expected to be in effect for 2009. From the new COBRA rules, FMLA regulations, EFCA and union initiatives, issues involving wage and hour and independent contractors, the latest drug and alcohol testing, confidentiality and security of personnel data,  more...

Using Medical Certifications to Minimize Employer Liability: FMLA, ADA and Workers' Comp ...ulations under HIPAA for their wellness programs, and new FMLA regulations are pending. Despite this rapid change, the principles you should use to successfully manage these issues remain largely unchanged, and proper certifications remain a central part of that strategy. This teleconference will review the recent changes, with special attention to how they affect the process of managing  more...