The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) were implemented to improve the lives of employees. FMLA allows eligible employees to take job-protected leave for their own serious health conditions or to care for sick family members.
DESIGNED FOR
Human resources professionals and managers
BENEFITS
- Understand the basics of ADA and FMLA
- Know employer rights and responsibilities under ADA and FMLA
- Understand steps employers can take to avoid discrimination, harassment, interference, and retaliation claims
HIGHLIGHTS
- Definitions of key terms under the FMLA, including covered employer, eligible employee, and serious health condition
- Timing and types of leave under the FMLA
- Calculating leave time under the FMLA
- Employer and employee notice requirements
- The definition of a “disability” under ADA
- An employer’s obligation to provide employees with a reasonable accommodation under the ADA
- Guidance on engaging in the interactive process
- Dos and don’ts of medical certifications
- The interplay between the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act
PREREQUISITES
None
ADVANCE PREPARATION
None