Those working in leave of absence often use the term “job protection,” but what does it really mean? In some cases, the law spells it out. The Family and Medical … Read More
Webinar Recording: FMLA Forms Revamped – The DOL Weighs in on Updates
In this webinar, the Department of Labor (DOL) presented a head-to-toe overview of changes to its optional-use Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) forms. Attendees learned what has changed in … Read More
Webinar Recording: Combating Unconscious Bias – Strategies for Developing Cultural Awareness
No matter how good our intentions are to be free of prejudice, we all have implicit biases that can have a serious impact on our work. In this webinar, participants … Read More
Webinar Recording: Beyond Leave – Creative Approaches to Support Employee Caregivers
More than ever before, U.S. employees find themselves balancing both work and caregiving responsibilities. In fact, research published by Harvard Business Review in 2019 found that 75% of U.S. workers have caregiving … Read More
Webinar Recording: Employer Obligations to Victims of Domestic Violence
Employees who are victims of domestic violence or sexual assault, or have a family member in that situation, may be entitled to employment protections. These lesser-known protections could include the right to take a … Read More
Webinar Recording: California Dreaming or Administrative Nightmare?
As leave laws expand nationwide, one state still dominates as the most challenging and complex — some even say it is an administrative nightmare! The mere mention of California leave … Read More
Webinar Recording: Test Your Knowledge – COVID-19 and the Impact on Employee Leave
The ever-changing nature of COVID-19 has presented challenges that have been a shock to the functionality of the global workforce. Employers have been scrambling for weeks to understand how to … Read More
Webinar Recording: Honest Belief – Defending Your FMLA Decisions
As an employer, suspected abuse of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) can present many challenges. Leave abuse can increase an employer’s costs and deplete resources, while also greatly … Read More
Webinar Recording: COVID-19 and Beyond – Best Practices for Coordinating the FMLA and the ADA
Managing absence and disability is more challenging than ever in the midst of a global pandemic. The rules of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with … Read More
Webinar Recording: FMLA Certifications – Authentications, Recertifications, Second Opinions & More!
Medical certifications provide a roadmap for managing Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) use. They are also an essential tool for limiting FMLA fraud and abuse. In this webinar, we … Read More
Webinar Recording: The Evolution of the FMLA
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) has continuously evolved since its inception in 1993, but how did we get here, and where are we going in 2020 and beyond? … Read More
Webinar Recording: ADA – To Outsource or To Not? That is the Question!
Many companies are managing ADA in-house, and may have questions about how program components or responsibilities can be outsourced. Today, employers have a range of outsourcing options that will keep … Read More
Webinar Recording: What Would the Experts Do? Test Your FMLA Knowledge
Compliance with the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) remains a top challenge for employers. It gets even murkier when you tie in emerging state leave laws, intermittent leave management, … Read More
Webinar Recording: Handle with Care – Managing Absence in an Era of Leave Entitlement
Ideally, employers and employees have a flexible relationship, one that ebbs and flows throughout the ups and downs of the realities of life. A typical employee experiences a host of … Read More
Webinar Recording: Results of the 9th Annual Leave Management Survey
As leave management grows in complexity, so do the questions plaguing absence and disability professionals. If you’ve ever wondered about the leave benefits offered by others in your industry, or … Read More
Webinar Recording: Practical Guidance to Improve Your Bottom Line Through IMEs
Rising healthcare costs continue to put a pinch on employer budgets. According to Kaiser Family Foundation’s 2019 Employer Benefits Survey, employer sponsored health coverage rose 5% in 2019 alone. Many … Read More
Webinar Recording: Solving Leave Management Challenges – PFML, STD & More!
Absence management professionals are struggling to keep up in an era of unprecedented change. As state leave laws continue to evolve, it can be difficult to keep pace. Coordinating the … Read More
Webinar Recording: How Leave of Absence Intersects with Other Employment Laws
Leave of absence is just a portion of the employment law universe in which human resources and benefit professionals live. Decisions made in one employment practice or policy may impact … Read More
Webinar Recording: Intermittent Leave and the ADA – What’s Reasonable?
With the recent 7th circuit court decisions regarding leave as an accommodation, many employers are grappling with how to reconcile these requests and needs with EEOC guidance. Intermittent leave is … Read More
Webinar Recording: Understanding Absence – What Your Employees Think They Know
As absence professionals, we spend time learning about various absence regulations under the FMLA and paid family leave (PFL) statutes, the confines of these laws, and how much leave an … Read More