Description

Managing FMLA leave can feel overwhelming—especially when one misstep can lead to compliance violations or costly legal exposure. This in-depth FMLA Compliance Step-By-Step webinar provides HR professionals and benefits administrators with a clear, structured roadmap for managing employee leave from start to finish.

Participants will gain a practical, step-by-step plan of action to ensure full compliance with FMLA requirements, beginning with an employee’s initial leave request and continuing through reinstatement. The session breaks down complex regulations into actionable guidance, helping you confidently navigate eligibility determinations, qualifying reasons for leave, documentation requirements, and return-to-work obligations.

Key Takeaways Include

• A step-by-step compliance checklist covering the entire FMLA leave lifecycle
• HR’s responsibilities for determining employee eligibility and qualifying reasons for FMLA leave
• How to apply the legal definition of a serious health condition when approving leave
• Clear explanations of who qualifies as a parent, spouse, or child under FMLA
• Best practices for counting the 12-month FMLA period
• What employers can—and cannot—do regarding medical certifications and recertifications
• Managing intermittent and reduced schedule leave
• Reinstating employees to the same or an equivalent position
• Practical tips for drafting and maintaining a legally compliant FMLA policy

This webinar is ideal for HR professionals, benefits administrators, managers, and anyone responsible for overseeing employee leave who wants a clear, compliant, and defensible approach to FMLA administration.