Description
Learn how selfauditing your FMLA program can lead to improved compliance.Most HR professionals know that FMLA is a complicated law that possesses a host of administrative compliance challenges. Whether you are reviewing and updating your policy or operating procedures andor coordinating with the employee on leave and their managerssupervisors, the FMLA can be difficult and challenging for even the most experienced HR Professional. This topic will provide you information on how to audit your companies FMLA practices and procedures to ensure compliance with the law and best practices.
Date: 2021-09-22 Start Time: End Time:
Learning Objectives
Why Conduct an FMLA Audit
• Legal Compliance Issues
• Audit Objectives
Reviewing Your FMLA Policy and Administration
• Policy Requirements
• Notice Requirements
• Certification and Recertification
• Common Violations to Be Avoided
• Return From Leave Compliance Concerns
Proper Recordkeeping
• What to File and Where to File
• Start to Finish Administration
Training Pointers for Managers
• Recognizing When a Request Has Been Made
• Qualifying Absences
• Calculating Leave Time
• Role in Certification
• Checking in While on Leave
Thoughts on Best Practices
• Tracking Leaves
• Communication With Employees on Leave
• Harmonizing FMLA With Other Leaves
CLE (Please check the Detailed Credit Information page for states that have already been approved) ,HR Certification Institute ,SHRM ,Additional credit may be available upon request. Contact Lorman at 866-352-9540 for further information.
James R. Hays-Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
