If the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) finds the FMLA to be complex, how is it for employers?  Furthermore, the DOL is in the process of training 250 new investigators in order to ramp up enforcement.  Needless to say, employers have their work cut out for them when it comes to the FMLA! 

This seminar has been designed to cut through the complexity and provide you with clear and practical advice on how to successfully administer the FMLA in your workplace.  This seminar will address the following topics:

• A practical overview of how to manage FMLA leaves from start to finish, including:
• Eligibility requirements
• Designing your leave policy so it is compliant and effective
• What forms to use, and how and when to use them
• Effectively managing the leave and reinstatement from leave process

• How to respond to common high-risk issues, including:
• Legally questioning employees about the validity of their health conditions
• Effectively manage intermittent leaves—including responding to leave abuse concerns
• Legal ways to lessen the impact of an employee on leave
• How to manage difficult “return from leave” situations
• Practical tips for minimizing your risk of DOL complaints

• Legal update: recent and proposed changes to the FMLA (including the new military-oriented FMLA leaves)

Who should attend:  HR professionals, business owners, managers and supervisors.