Update Your Knowledge in FMLA & ADA Compliance

In my last blog I provided a brief recap of the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Of course, there’s a lot more to the law and ensuring that your policies and practices are in compliance. I’m happy to announce that I will be conducting a 3-day Certificate Program in FMLA & ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Compliance, Monday, October 5 through Wednesday, October 7, 2015 in Santa Clara. This will be a great opportunity for you to get up to date on these two important laws while learning best practices for administering them. By attending the workshop you will earn 18 PHR / SPHR re-certification credit hours.

Here’s a brief overview of this comprehensive, interactive 3-day program:

On Day 1 we’ll focus on FMLA, including who is covered and why; paid and unpaid leave options, employer posting requirements; medical certifications; fitness-for-duty testing; return-to-work options; FMLA job and benefits restoration; tracking and ending leave; RIFs involving protected employees; and documentation strategies that protect your organization. You’ll have the opportunity to hear and discuss various case studies on eligibility and administrative requirements.

On Day 2 we’ll focus on ADA, and you’ll do some hands-on exercises analyzing reasonable accommodation requests. Topics for the day include the laws protecting disabled individuals from discrimination; who is covered and why; employment practices that are prohibited by the ADA; identifying essential job functions and qualified individuals; reasonable accommodations; job restricting/additional training; confidentiality of medical information and accommodations; and collective bargaining agreements.

On Day 3 you’ll learn FMLA and ADA best practices, plus how to integrate and comply with other leave laws. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to practice applying what you’ve learned through various case studies on overlapping leave and disability law dilemmas. Topics will include: Workers’ Compensation; state family leave and paid family leave laws; state laws for jury duty, voting, bereavement, school activities, vacation, and more; pregnancy leave and accommodation; military leave; distinguishing between an FMLA “serious health condition” and an ADA “disability”; handling Workers’ Compensation claims that have ADA and FMLA ramifications; options for refilling positions while an employee is out; and strategies for reducing absenteeism and impacts to productivity.

If you are managing or coordinating any type of leaves for your company, you know that it can be challenging. I hope you’ll take the opportunity to update your knowledge, learn best practices and become a Certified Administrator!

For more information and to register, please click here. Note that there’s an early bird discount if you register by September 9, 2015.