Managing employee leaves of absence has never been more complex. While the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) sets a federal baseline for job-protected, unpaid leave, states have introduced their own family and medical leave laws—many offering paid benefits and broader coverage. These overlapping rules create a compliance maze for employers, especially those operating across multiple jurisdictions.
Join us for an insightful session where we break down the critical differences between federal FMLA and state leave programs. Our experts will explore how these laws diverge in eligibility, duration, benefits, and administration—and what that means for your organization. You’ll leave with practical strategies to navigate this patchwork of regulations while supporting employees and minimizing risk.
Conferences & Webinars
Webinars
2026 Tools & Tactics Webinar: FMLA vs. State Leave: Key Differences Explained
Thursday, Feb. 5
9:00 am PT | 12:00 pm ET
Learning Objectives
- Review FMLA’s core requirements and how they compare to state-specific leave laws.
- Learn where state programs go beyond FMLA—such as paid benefits, expanded family definitions, and lower eligibility thresholds.
- Discover best practices for managing concurrent FMLA and state leave entitlements without violating compliance rules.
- Gain tools for harmonizing policies across jurisdictions and avoiding costly mistakes.
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This session qualifies for the following CEUs:
1 ADMS, 1 CDMS, 1 CLMS, 1 PHR, 1 SHRM and CPDM
TO QUALIFY FOR CEUs
- You must attend the full duration of the webinar. Following the webinar and once attendance has been confirmed, you will receive an email with CEU reporting information.
- You must register for and watch the webinar individually. Group participation does not qualify for CEU credit.
Exclusively offered by DMEC, the Certified Leave Management Specialist (CLMS) program is the only professional designation of its kind that provides interactive, hands-on training to ensure your programs effectively comply with state and federal leave laws. Learn more about the CLMS program.
Registration Fees
DMEC Members
Free
Non-Members
39.00
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