Agenda

This advanced-level course covers complex leave management issues that administers must handle correctly.

This two-day, Instructor-led training program blends in-depth legal analysis, real-world case studies, and interactive exercises to equip you with the skills and confidence to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal and state leave law confidently and lawfully.

By attending, you receive:

• 10 information-packed sessions covering everything you need to excel
• Several Interactive Exercises and Case Studies to test your new knowledge
• Access to our online Training & Certification Programs for Integrating FMLA, ADA, PWFA, COBRA, and Workers' Comp
• FREE updates whenever FMLA, ADA, or PWFA laws change!

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SEMINAR AGENDA

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Part One: Federal Legal Framework

Module 1: Americans with Disabilities Act

• Key ADA Requirements and Prohibitions
• Top ADA Problem Areas
• 2025 cases
• 2026 Accommodations Toolkit
• Rehabilitation Act Update
• GINA and ADA Intersections

Video Case Study and Discussion:

• Service Dog as Reasonable Accommodation, Part I

Module 2: Family and Medical Leave Act

• Key FMLA Requirements and Prohibitions
• Top FMLA Issues
• 2025 and 2026 FMLA Cases and Opinion Letters
• How to Enforce Employee Responsibilities

Interactive Exercise:

• Analysis of Advanced Issues in FMLA Compliance

Module 3: Pregnancy and Lactation Discrimination and Accommodation

• Key Federal pregnancy and lactation discrimination and accommodation: prohibitions and requirements
• Pregnancy Discrimination Acts
  
  
  • PUMP Act
  • Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
  
  
• Top Pregnancy Issues

Video Case Study and Analysis:

• Lactation Harassment?

Module 4: Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act

• USERRA protections and requirements
• ADA and USERRA Reasonable Accommodations
• Top USERRA Issues

Video Case Study and Analysis:

• Problems in An Open Office

Part Two: Review of State Legal Framework

Module 5: Workers’ Compensation

• Coverage and Exception Details
• Strategies for Risk Management

Case Study:

• Advanced Workers Compensation Case Study

Module 6: State Family and Medical Leave Laws

• State temporary disability laws
• State family and medical leave laws
  
  
  • Adoption Leave
  • School activities
  • Bereavement leave
  • Medical donor leave
  • Paid sick time/earned leave laws
  • Military family leave

Module 7: State Accommodation Laws

• Disability accommodation
• Pregnancy accommodation

Part Three: Putting It Together

Module 8: Intersecting Leaves and Accommodations – FMLA and ADA

• Handling Conflicting Accommodations
• Analytical Framework for Intersecting Leaves and Accommodations
  
  
  • Workers Compensation and FMLA
  • Workers Compensation, FMLA, and ADA

Video Case Study and Interactive Exercise:

• Service Dog as Reasonable Accommodation, Part II
• Intersecting Leaves and Accommodations Case Studies

Module 9: Intersecting Leaves and Accommodations – PWFA, USERRA, and COBRA

• Analytical Framework for Intersecting Leaves and Accommodations
  
  
  • PDA, PWFA, ADA, and FMLA
  • USERRA, ADA, and FMLA
  • Don't Forget COBRA!
  
  
• Performance Management of Employees with Disabilities and/or Protected Leave

Video Case Study and Interactive Exercise:

• Intersecting Leaves and Accommodations Case Study 2
• Handling Declining Performance of “Rock Star”

Module 10: Best Practices and Key Points Review

• Key Points Review
• Action Steps Beyond The Program

Course Wrap Up

• Key Points Review
• Action Steps Beyond The Program

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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INCLUDED TRAINING MATERIALS

In addition to the great instructor-led training, you also receive access to our Integrating FMLA, ADA, PWFA, COBRA, and Workers ' Comp Training & Certification Program.

Designed for those who need to supervise or perform the actual administration and compliance requirements of these federally mandated laws, this online course provides 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 Benefits

• Award-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 Materials

• To 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 two-day seminar, which starts on the dates posted herein.

For In-Person Classes:

• Class time: 8am - 4pm daily
• Course materials are provided at the start of the seminar
• Continental breakfast and coffee are 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

For Virtual Classes:

Class time: 10am - 5pm daily
• Your Presenter will email you with access info
• Course materials will be mailed to the address you provide upon registration

SPECIAL PRICING

An "Early Bird" discount is offered for registrations made 30 days prior to the seminar date, so register today!

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Organizations that need to train six or more people can have us come to you - at a savings of 50% or more. Go to HRcertification.com/Custom-HR-Training for more details.

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QUESTIONS?

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If you have other questions, or need to get your co-workers enrolled, call us at 678-366-3959!