Sessions
Concurrent Session
My Employees Can Miss How Much Work?!? Managing the Challenges of Leave Under the FMLA and ADA
Congressional A
Tuesday 03/14/2017 09:15 AM - 10:45 AM
1.50 SHRM PDCs
| Competencies: HR Expertise, Business Acumen
| Intended Audience: Mid-Level
Workplace Application:
Master the leave-of-absence issues that challenge even the most sophisticated companies.
This session will be loaded with practical advice and Hollywood-inspired workplace hypothetical situations to increase your understanding of accommodation issues under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). We'll highlight common ADA and FMLA mistakes employers make and arm you with best practices so you can effectively administer leaves and reduce liability. You will better understand the coordination between federal leave laws. In this session, you will:
- Gain a better understanding of the coordination between federal leave laws such as FMLA and ADA.
- Hear the latest cases and enforcement trends.
- Learn how employers can effectively administer leaves to reduce liability.
