Navigating Leaves of Absence

Overview

What obligations does an employer have when an employee needs to take a leave of absence? This presentation will provide an overview of the complicated, intertwined compliance obligations triggered when an employee requests a medical leave of absence (including for pregnancy, mental health, or addiction).

Highlights

• Family Medical Leave Act - full time and intermittent
• Americans With Disabilities Act 
• Special rules for managers 
• Handling fraud, abuse, and performance issues in connection with a leave of absence 

Prerequisites

None

Designed For

Business owners, business advisors, HR professionals, risk professionals, and managers

Objectives

• Understand company compliance obligations when an employee requests a leave of absence 
• Understand how the myriad of federal leave laws intertwine 

Preparation

None