FMLA Compliance: Strategies for Preventing Abuse and Managing Investigations

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) presents employers with complex challenges, particularly in managing leave abuse and maintaining workplace productivity. Despite its intended protections, FMLA misuse can strain resources and create discord within teams.

This comprehensive webinar equips HR professionals with essential knowledge and strategies to effectively navigate FMLA compliance, identify abuse, and conduct thorough investigations.

Learning Objectives:

• Understanding Employer Obligations: Gain a thorough understanding of the legal requirements imposed by the FMLA to ensure compliance and avoid legal pitfalls.
• Identifying Common Abuses: Explore prevalent forms of FMLA abuse, such as "Friday-Monday Leave," and understand the motivations behind such behaviors.
• Effective Abuse Prevention Strategies: Learn proactive measures and policies that deter FMLA misuse and promote fair utilization of leave benefits.
• Documentation and Case Management: Develop skills in consistent documentation practices and efficient FML case management to address abuse effectively.
• Conducting Investigations: Acquire techniques for conducting thorough FMLA abuse investigations, including gathering physical evidence, documents, and witness statements.
• Preparing Court-Ready Reports: Understand how to evaluate investigative findings and compile them into comprehensive reports suitable for legal scrutiny.
• Recognizing Red Flags: Identify behavioral patterns and warning signs indicative of potential FMLA abuse to enable proactive intervention.
• Internal Collaboration: Determine key stakeholders and departments necessary for successful FMLA management and abuse prevention within your organization.

Who Should Attend:

  •  Senior HR Professionals
  •  HR Managers & Directors
  •  HR Personnel
  •  Employee Relations Professionals