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Best Practices in Managing FMLA Leave

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Time: 1:00 pm ET (12:00 pm CT, 11:00 am MT, 10:00 am PT)

Length: 1 hour 30 minutes
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Registration: $199.00

Registration - Teleconference plus CD: $268.00

Sponsored by Lorman Education Services

Employers are continually faced with the problem of FMLA abuse. Unfortunately, many employers are unaware of the tools at their disposal to effectively manage FMLA leave. This teleconference will help you understand lawful methods you can use to restrict unwarranted use of leave.

You'll get a firm grasp of the most effective FMLA policies that may be instituted. Failing to adhere to FMLA requirements is a common error that has led to losses of thousands of dollars in worker productivity and court awards. This teleconference is critical for you to ensure you're implementing best practices for FMLA leave.
AGENDA
Management Tool No. 1: Qualification for FMLA Leave
  • Eligibility Criteria
  • Serious Health Conditions Under FMLA
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  • Military Leave Under FMLA
 Management Tool No. 2: Notifications
  • Required Notice to Employer
  • Required Notice to Employee
Management Tool No. 3: Medical Certifications and Fitness-for-Duty Requirements
  • Required Information
  • Recertification
  • Fitness-for-Duty Report
Management Tool No. 4: Managing Intermittent Leaves and Reduced Scheduled Leaves
  • Medical Necessity
  • Qualification for Leave and Calculation of Leave
  • Transfers
Management Tool No. 5: Substitution of Paid Leave for FMLA Leave
  • Lawful Substitutions
  • Lawful Designations
Management Tool No. 6: Job Protection Under FMLA
  • Termination for Reasons Unrelated to FMLA Leave and Outside Employment
  • Key Employees
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This teleconference is designed for human resource and benefits professionals, business managers, office managers, administrators, directors, payroll professionals and attorneys.
FACULTY
Natalie E. Norfus, Jackson Lewis LLP

 Natalie E. Norfus 
  • Practices in Jackson Lewis LLP’s, Miami office
  • Successfully represented numerous private and public sector clients in various labor and employment matters, including grievance arbitrations, investigation of claims of harassment, discrimination and retaliation, and defense of employment discrimination and wrongful termination claims brought in state and federal courts
    •
  • Regularly advises clients on issues relating to the noncompetition and nonsolicitation agreements, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and various other federal and state employment laws
    •
  • Develops employment policies and employee handbooks, as well as provides training on topics such as the FMLA, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, I-9 Compliance, Technology in the Workplace and Diversity, Anti-Harassment and Sensitivity in the Workplace
  • Member of the American Bar Association Labor and Employment Section, Trial Advocacy Competition, regional co-chair
  • Admitted to practice in Florida, Illinois and Ohio
  • J.D. degree, The George Washington University Law School
  • B.A. degree, American University
  • Can be contacted at 305-577-7655 or NorfusN@jacksonlewis.com
TELECONFERENCE OVERVIEW
* 60-90-minute seminar (Travel-Free) delivered over the phone.
* Unlimited listeners per connection - bring the entire department.
* 10-minute Q&A session with the experts.
* A professionally prepared reference manual.
* Continuing education credits available for most teleconferences
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS

Sponsored by Lorman Education Services
  • AIPB
  • CPP/FPC
    •
  • CLE (Please check the "Detailed Credit Information" page for states that have already been approved)
  • HR Certification Institute
  • HRPD
  • PACE

Click here for the "Detailed Credit Information" page.
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