Course Description
The Requirements For FMLA And ADA Compliance Have Been Updated, And New Laws On Pregnancy Have Been Enacted. Are You Up To Date?Our comprehensive Certificate Program In FMLA, ADA, And The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act™ includes 17 information-packed sessions that provide complete A-to-Z coverage of all aspects of FMLA, ADA, and the new PWFA compliance, as well as best practices in handling workers’ compensation and state-mandated family and medical leave - plus access to our heralded online ADA and FMLA Training & Certification Programs!Not only will you learn the practical strategies and procedural recommendations that will enable you to tackle the challenging FMLA, ADA, and related issues - and now the PWFA - you confront every day, you'll also get FREE updates whenever FMLA, ADA, or PWFA laws change! That's why this FMLA Training for managers of human resources departments is a necessary investment for your career and company. Learn The Key FMLA, ADA, And PWFA Rules On Leave, Reasonable Accommodation, And Other Employer RequirementsThis comprehensive three-day seminar and workshop provides you with the FMLA, ADA, and PWFA compliance guidelines for employers, including all the tools and practical knowledge you need to effectively manage your FMLA, ADA, and PWFA compliance responsibilities.Specifically, this course covers the ADA, PWFA, and FMLA requirements for employers, as well as the new PWFA regulations on pregnancy accommodations, the rules on FMLA intermittent leave, the ADA and PWFA Reasonable Accommodation requirements, what employers can do to protect against FMLA and ADA abuse, plus:The FMLA, ADA, and PWFA rules on who is covered - and whyWhat is - and isn't - a disabilityEmployee eligibilityLeave entitlementEmployer posting requirementsIntermittent FMLA leave guidelinesHandling pregnancy cases that have ADA and FMLA ramificationsWhen your duty to engage in the interactive process is triggeredNotificationsThe laws protecting disabled individuals from discriminationDisabled veterans and the ADAGINA's limitations on acquiring genetic information, and absolute prohibition against using genetic informationWhat is - and is not - a "serious health condition"Identifying "Essential Job Functions" and who is a "Qualified Individual"Medical CertificationsFitness-for-duty testingHow to determine if the employee can perform the essential functions of the job What is a "Reasonable Accommodation"What types of accommodations have the courts found to be reasonable?What types of accommodations have the courts found to be an "undue hardship" for the employer?Responding when an individual refuses an offered accommodationDifferences between ADA and PWFA accommodations for pregnant workersWhen do you have to excuse a pregnant woman from essential job functions?ADA “disability” vs PWFA “limitation”Limits on PWFA documentationThe PUMP Act: lactation breaks for nursing mothersHow PUMP Act and PWFA intersectReturn-to-work optionsLight or modified dutyJob restructuring or additional trainingFMLA job and benefits maintenanceTracking leave, including tips for FMLA intermittent leaveHow to identify patterns, trends, and leave abuse historyHow to terminate an employee on a leave of absence without violating the lawHow FMLA, ADA, PWFA, Workers’ Comp, and state leave laws work togetherWhat needs to be included in your FMLA, ADA, and PWFA policiesView the full Course AgendaWhat You Receive:17 information-packed sessions taught by a subject-matter expert on everything from handling Reasonable Accommodations to Intermittent and Reduced-Schedule leaves to Return-To-Work optionsA 300 page workbookSummary of the new PWFA regulationsSample forms for Medical Documentation, Assessment of Accommodations, and more Nationwide case citations Case studies based on real court casesPractical Tips, Best Practices, and Administrative recommendationsInteractive Exercises: In addition to learning the rules, you will benefit from several interactive exercises, case studies, and video vignettes that allow you to practice what you learn! These include:Issues regarding eligibility and administrative requirementsDetermining what is a substantial limitation to a major life activityHow a requested leave of absence under the ADA creates an entire minefield – particularly if the employee is on workers' compensation or FMLAAnalyzing reasonable accommodation requestsHandling overlapping leave and disability law dilemmas18 HRCI and SHRM re-certification credits!A ready for framing training certificate!Free updates whenever the laws changeAnd as a special bonus, you also receive access to our online FMLA Training & Certification Program, ADA Training & Certification Program, and our Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Training & Certification Programs! Not only do these programs include numerous administrative tips and procedural recommendations for keeping in compliance, you also receive FREE updates whenever the laws change, plus the ability to earn a Certified Administrator designation.Bring This Training To Your Location?Organizations that need to train six or more people can have us come to you - at a savings of 50% or more. Go to HRTrainingCenter.com/PrivateSeminar.asp for more details. Agenda
Our comprehensive, three-day program on FMLA and ADA administration provides you with all the tools and practical knowledge you need to effectively manage your FMLA and ADA compliance responsibilities, as well as best practices in handling workers’ compensation, pregnancy accommodations, and state-mandated family and medical leave.
Not only will you learn the practical strategies and procedural recommendations that will enable you to tackle the challenging FMLA and ADA leave and accommodation issues you confront every day, you'll also get FREE updates whenever FMLA or ADA laws change!
By attending, you receive:15 information-packed sessions covering everything you need to excel as and HR Generalist, plus
Several Interactive Exercises and Case Studies to test your new knowledge
Access to our heralded online FMLA and ADA Training & Certification Programs, plus
FREE updates whenever FMLA or ADA laws change!
SEMINAR AGENDA
DAY 1
The Americans with Disabilities ActKey terms and definitions
The laws protecting disabled individuals from discrimination
Who is covered and why
Employment practices that are prohibited by the ADA
Employer posting requirements
Identifying Essential Job Functions And Qualified Individuals
Reasonable Accommodations
Accommodations in hiring and onboarding
Job restructuring or additional training
Medical exams
Confidentiality of medical information
Confidentiality in accommodations
Responding when an individual refuses an offered accommodation
Modifications
Light or modified duty
Collective Bargaining Agreements
The Interactive Process
Undue hardshipInteractive Exercises:Defining what is a substantial limitation to a major life activity
Determining who is covered
Deciding when to make medical inquiries
Multi-part video scenario on the interactive process and telework accommodations that includes discussion and analysisDAY 2
The Family And Medical Leave ActKey terms and definitions
Who is covered and why
Employee Eligibility And Leave Entitlement
Paid and unpaid leave options
Traditional FMLA
Military FMLA
Intermittent and reduced-schedule leaves
Special rules for school employees
Employer posting requirements
Notifications
Communicating with employees who are out of work
Medical Certifications and re-Certifications
Benefits while on leave
Fitness-for-duty testing
Return-to-work options
FMLA job and benefits restoration
Tracking leave
Ending Leave
Recovering benefits costs incurred during FMLA leave
RIFs involving protected employees
Retaliation and interference claims
Strategies that protect your organizationInteractive Exercises:Three detailed case studies, largely based on real FMLA court cases, involving issues including retaliation, military caregiver leave, care for an adult child, when to ask for a second opinion, discovering misconduct while a worker is on FMLA leave, and more. These case studies provide students with the opportunity to work with each other on solving real FMLA problemsFMLA Quick Takes: Short scenarios to analyze on FMLA fraud, temporary position transfers, when to designate FMLA leave, and intermittent leaveDAY 3
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, ADA and FMLA Best Practices, Workers' Compensation, and Other Health/Leave-Related Employment Laws
Day three covers additional leave and accommodations laws, as well as some of the tips and methods for managing the integration of leave laws, including:Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Pregnancy Discrimination Act
The PUMP Act
Pregnancy leave and accommodation
Excusing essential functions during pregnancy
Workers' Compensation
OSHA reporting requirements
GINA compliance
Paid sick leave laws
Distinguishing between an FMLA "serious health condition" and an ADA "disability"
Managing the interplay between leave requirements under the ADA and FMLA
Handling Workers' Comp claims that have ADA and FMLA ramifications
When you can run leave times concurrently under FMLA and workers' comp?
Coordinating case management
Options for refilling positions while an employee is out
Strategies for reducing absenteeism and impacts to productivityInteractive Exercises:Two detailed case studies, largely based on real ADA, FMLA, and Workers' Compensation court cases. Focusing on overlapping leave and disability law dilemmas, these case studies provide students with the opportunity to work with each other on solving real FMLA, ADA, and Workers' Compensation problemsMulti-part video scenario on return to work issues, with discussion and analysisProgram Wrap-UpKey Points Review
Action Steps Beyond The Program
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
SNEAK PEEK: INTERACTIVE EXERCISES
Click here to get a sneak peek at some of the Interactive Exercises included with this course.
INCLUDED TRAINING MATERIALS
In addition to the great instructor-led training, you also receive access to our FMLA and ADA Training & Certification Programs.
Designed for those who need to supervise or perform the actual administration and compliance requirements of these federally mandated laws, these online courses provide detailed specifics - including numerous examples, administrative tips, and procedural recommendations - for administering the often-complex requirements.
And with these courses, you also receive FREE updates whenever the laws change, plus the ability to earn a “Certified Administrator” designation in each area of study!
Program BenefitsAward-winning, easy-to-use interface that includes numerous Administrative Tips, Procedural Recommendations, and Interactive Quizzes (complete with answer rationale) to help ensure learning
FREE updates when the law changes*
Online access allows you to study at your pace and access materials anytime, anywhere with an internet connection
Special Bookmark feature that allows you to learn at your own pace and quickly return to training if you are interrupted
Eight hours of PHR/SPHR re-certification credits and SHRM PDCs per course!
Included with each Training & Certification Program - though not required – is the test to earn your “Certified Administrator” designation. Your test is taken online and scored immediately. Upon successful completion, your certificate is mailed directly to you! We also show you any incorrectly answered test questions so you can improve any area of weakness!How To Access Your Online MaterialsTo access your online training program(s), simply to go https://hrcertification.com/login.asp and enter the user name and password you used to enroll for this seminar. (Don’t worry; you can click the “Forgot Your Password” link if you don’t have your information readily available).DATES & TIMES
Below are the times for this three-day seminar, which starts on the dates posted herein.Day 1: 8am - 4pm
Day 2: 8am - 4pm
Day 3: 8am - 4pmContinental breakfast and coffee is served at 7:30am, and snacks and refreshments served each afternoon. Due to the variety of dietary requirements, attendees are on their own for lunch.
SPECIAL PRICING
An "Early Bird" discount is offered for registrations made 30 days prior to the seminar date, so register today!
QUESTIONS?
If you have other questions, or need to get your co-workers enrolled, call us at 678-366-3959!
*Free updates are provided for one year from enrollment date. A renewal of $99 applies for each year thereafter, which covers another full year of access to the course materials, renewal of your certificate, and updates whenever the law changes.