The FMLA - An Employer’s Guide to Compliance

Webinar Description: 

When it comes to FMLA, even small mistakes can lead to massive consequences. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) remains one of the most complex and frequently mismanaged workplace laws. A single compliance slip — even without any employee abuse — can trigger a Department of Labor (DOL) investigation, an employee lawsuit for interference or retaliation, thousands in back pay, fines, and legal fees, and a loss of employee trust that may be nearly impossible to rebuild. 

The challenges are real. Eligibility rules may look simply, but they quickly get complicated in today’s workplace, with remote, hybrid, and returning “boomerang” employees. Managers often mishandle requests before HR even has a chance to intervene. Tracking leave time is confusing with four different 12-month calculation methods. Required notices and forms are frequently late, incomplete, or overlooked altogether. Intermittent leave and mental health claims are on the rise, while vague medical certifications create uncertainty. And when ADA and FMLA overlap, employers who stop at FMLA may still find themselves out of compliance.

Unfortunately, the DOL won’t accept confusion as an excuse. Employers are fully responsible for compliance — and for ensuring their managers understand the rules as well. If you’ve ever wondered whether an employee truly qualifies for leave, struggled with paperwork or tracking, chased down late certifications, or worried about retaliation claims just for enforcing policy, you’re already facing potential risk. 

This fast-moving, practical webinar will give you the tools to reduce liability and handle FMLA with confidence. You’ll learn: 
 

Areas Covered in the Session:

• FMLA Eligibility Made Clear — Who qualifies, including remote and re-hired employees.
• The 12-Month Rule — How to choose and apply the correct tracking method for your organization.
• Certification & Recertification — What to do with vague paperwork, when to request more information, and how to handle delays.
• Call-In and Communication Rules — How to enforce them consistently without legal missteps.
• Return to Work & Fitness for Duty — When and how to require medical clearance.
• Intersection with ADA — What happens when FMLA ends but accommodation obligations continue.
• Manager Training Essentials — Teaching supervisors to recognize FMLA triggers and respond correctly. 
   

Don’t let your next FMLA request turn into your next HR crisis. Reserve your spot now — before one wrong step costs your organization valuable time, money, and credibility.
 

Who should attend

• Business Owners
• Human Resources professionals
• Managers & Supervisors
• Project Managers
• Team Leaders
• Compliance professionals
• Operations professionals

Ask your question directly from our expert during the Q&A session following the live event.