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Program Showcase: FMLA Leave Administration Tuneup

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It is a good practice to evaluate your federal Family and Medical Leave Act administrative choices periodically to make sure they meet your organization’s needs and goals — particularly in light of changes made to state laws and workplace norms during the last two years.

Compliance Showcase: Military Leave Trends and Considerations

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Even though USERRA has been the law for more than a quarter century, employers and employees still struggle with its nuances. What types of service are covered? How much work can an employee miss due to military service? An early 2021 amendment to USERRA further muddied the waters, as did a handful of recent court cases regarding pay during military leave.

Program Showcase: How Employers Balance Agility and Compliance

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As we’ve learned in the last two years, employers need to be agile and flexible. They must be able to quickly implement new leaves, policies, and benefits to continue operations and remain compliant as they face pandemic-related issues and other developments that lie ahead.

Compliance Showcase: Second and Third Opinions

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Leave abuse can damage workplace morale while driving up costs because of lost productivity, overtime pay, or the need to hire replacement workers. Challenging a suspicious certification may rein in an employee playing loose with FMLA leaves and allow you to manage the claim effectively. More broadly, it can have a ripple effect for other requests.

Evolving Challenges of Leave Compliance

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Employers are subject to a multitude of annual changes pertaining to absence and statutory disability from legislatures, the U.S. Department of Labor, state labor departments, and other regulatory agencies. Employers can protect themselves by creating a leave compliance action plan and knowing how to respond to the complexities of regulatory changes.

Vaccines and the Workplace: Are Employers Inoculated from Liability?

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As it currently stands, employers can make their own determinations about requiring vaccinations though they must abide by the general duty clause in the Occupational Safety and Health Act to provide a work environment that is “free from recognized hazards.” And whether they are required to or choose to enact a mandatory vaccination policy, some employees will seek exceptions.

The CEO’s Desk: The Essential Role of Education in Compliance

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While statistics show improvements from previous years, it is clear we haven’t yet mastered compliance especially when it comes to granting FMLA leave and providing ADA accommodations. There continues to be a need for ongoing training, effective communication, and an evaluation of staff knowledge, skills, and comfort level with the difficult aspects of integrated absence management.

Can Employers be Liable for Vaccine Side Effects — Or for Not Requiring Vaccination?

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Some employers are required to enact a mandatory vaccination policy for COVID-19, and others are choosing to do so. In this environment, employers question whether they can be held liable for vaccine side effects if they mandate the vaccine, while lawsuits have also been filed against employers for failing to protect employees and their family members from the virus.

A 2022 Spotlight on Absence Management Trends

It is fair to assume that the employment disruption we have experienced during the last couple of years will continue in 2022. But with two years of experience under our belts, we should be able to anticipate some of the twists and turns ahead. One common thread amid the uncertainty we have faced is that the role of absence management professionals continues to expand in scope and influence.

Technology Helps Employers Customize Leaves and Reduce Employee Confusion

Employers invest a significant amount of money in benefits to support employees and to bolster recruitment and retention efforts. Yet studies show that most American workers don’t understand their benefits. There is an opportunity for employers to reduce confusion — and build trust and loyalty — by helping employees understand their leave entitlements and use them.

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