Description
Provide guidance on how to effectively administer the FMLA substitution, bonuses, and health benefits.
The presentation identifies the various notices that must be provided under the FMLA to avoid technical violations of the act. The presentation will also address the ability of an employer to substitute FMLA leave with other leave entitlements available to an employee. The presentation will address the interplay between the FMLA, and workrelated injuries associated with workers compensation claims and the right of restoration of the employees position. In addition, attendees will be provided insight into whether attendance andor production bonuses may or may not be affected by FMLA leave. The presentation will also address under what circumstances benefits (group health plan) may be affected by FMLA leave. Lastly, the presentation will provide insight for employers to engage in risk planning to avoid potential problems to prevent retaliation claims against the employer and identify what is protected activity and what is an adverse employment action.
Date: 2023-12-29 Start Time: 1:00 PM ET End Time: 2:05 PM ET
Learning Objectives
* You will be able to define employer coverage for FMLA and employee entitlement to FMLA.
* You will be able to identify and describe the purposes of each of the five notice requirements that an employer has under the FMLA.
* You will be able to discuss the substitution of FMLA leave with other leave entitlements available to an employee.
* You will be able to utilize a lightduty position for an employee eligible for FMLA and what circumstance job restoration may or may not be provided.