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 audio conference 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 audio conference is critical for you to ensure you're implementing best practices for FMLA leave.

Jenna Rinehart Rassif, Jackson Lewis LLP

·         Partner in Jackson Lewis LLP’s Miami office

·         Board certified labor and employment attorney with extensive experience representing employers in virtually all areas of labor and employment law

·         Active litigation, counseling and transactional practice includes defending claims arising in the workplace alleging discrimination and retaliation; alleging violations of the Family and Medical Leave Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act; and alleging battery, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty (directors/officers), defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress and invasion of privacy

·         Special concentration in drafting executive employment agreements, noncompete and other restrictive covenant agreements, as well as in advising on the enforceability of such agreements, and prosecuting and defending alleged breaches

·         Notable experience enables her to train and counsel employers comprehensively on day-to-day human resources decisions, including termination and internal investigations

·         Member of the The Florida Bar, Labor and Employment Law Section; the American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section; the Greater Miami Society for Human Resource Management, director, 2005 to present; and the Society for Human Resource Management

·         J.D. degree, The George Washington University Law School

·         B.A. degree, University of Virginia

·         Can be contacted at rassifj@jacksonlewis.com

This audio conference is designed for human resource and benefits professionals, business managers, office managers, administrators, directors, payroll professionals and attorneys.

* 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 live audio conferences

• 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.

Only registered attendee will receive continuing education credit.