The Requirements For FMLA, ADA, and PWFA Compliance Have Been Updated - Are You Up To Date?
In today’s evolving legal landscape, compliance with the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) is essential — and complex.
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 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 And 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 Requirements
This comprehensive three-day seminar and workshop - available via in-person and video conference options -
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.
What You'll Learn:This course covers the ADA, PWFA, and FMLA requirements for employers, as well as the recent 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 why
- What is - and isn't - a disability
- Employee eligibility and entitlements
- Employer posting requirements
- Intermittent FMLA leave guidelines
- Handling pregnancy cases that have ADA and FMLA ramifications
- When your duty to engage in the interactive process is triggered
- GINA's limitations on acquiring genetic information, and absolute prohibition against using genetic information
- What is - and is not - a "serious health condition"
- Identifying "Essential Job Functions" and who is a "Qualified Individual"
- Medical Certifications
- Fitness-for-duty testing
- How 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 accommodation
- Differences between ADA and PWFA accommodations for pregnant workers
- When do you have to excuse a pregnant woman from essential job functions?
- ADA “disability” vs PWFA “limitation”
- Limits on PWFA documentation
- Lactation breaks for nursing mothers
- How PUMP Act and PWFA intersect
- Return-to-work options
- Light or modified duty
- Job restructuring or additional training
- FMLA job and benefits maintenance
- Tracking leave, including tips for FMLA intermittent leave
- How to identify patterns, trends, and leave abuse history
- How to terminate an employee on a leave of absence without violating the law
- How FMLA, ADA, PWFA, Workers’ Comp, and state leave laws work together
- What needs to be included in your FMLA, ADA, and PWFA policies
View the full Course AgendaWhat You Receive From This FMLA, ADA, and PWFA Training Course:
In addition to the great training, you receive an information-packed workbook, dynamic classroom training, plenty of Q&A time to discuss specific issues, plus:
- 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 options
- A 300 page workbook
- Sample forms for Medical Documentation, Assessment of Accommodations, and more
- Nationwide case citations
- Case studies based on real court cases
- Practical Tips, Best Practices, and Administrative recommendations
- Interactive 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 requirements
- Determining what is a substantial limitation to a major life activity
- How a requested leave of absence under the ADA creates an entire minefield – particularly if the employee is on workers' compensation or FMLA
- Analyzing reasonable accommodation requests
- Handling overlapping leave and disability law dilemmas
- 18 HRCI and SHRM re-certification credits!
- A frameable "Certificate" showing you have completed the training
- FREE updates when the laws change to help your organization to stay up-to-date with regulatory changes - and avoid costly compliance errors and lawsuits!
Bonus: Online Training Courses For FMLA Training, ADA Training, And PWFA Included!
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.
More Details About Your FMLA And ADA Certification Course
Ideal Participants for This Program
The FMLA And ADA Certification course is ideal for:
- HR generalists, HR compliance professionals, leave administrators
- Supervisors, managers, and department leads who deal with leaves, accommodations, or disabilities
- Legal or compliance team members wanting deeper understanding in employment leave and disability law
- Professionals preparing to audit, benchmark, or modernize leave and accommodation practices
About Your Expert Course Editor
Ann Kiernan is an FMLA Expert Instructor and the Course Editor for our FMLA, ADA, and Leave Management training courses. With over 30 years of experience, Ann is a very knowledgeable instructor, as well as a frequent speaker, author, and presenter where she shares her compliance expertise via real-world scenarios and legal knowldege.
Benefit from Early Bird Pricing
An "Early Bird" discount is offered for registrations made 30 days prior to the seminar date. Seats typically sell out 2–3 weeks in advance, so reserve your seat by registering today!
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/Custom-HR-Training for more details.
A Final WordBy the end of this program, you will be able to:
- Interpret and apply eligibility, entitlement, and coverage rules under FMLA, ADA, and PWFA
- Handle intermittent leave, reduced schedule leave, and leave integration
- Navigate reasonable accommodation requests, including medical documentation, fitness-for-duty exams, and return-to-work strategies
- Understand the distinct and overlapping obligations of ADA vs. PWFA — especially for pregnant workers
- Develop and maintain compliant policies for leave, accommodation, and job restoration
- Use documentation strategies that protect your organization’s legal position
- Recognize and address scenarios of abuse, misuse, or ambiguity, and how to respond appropriately
Seats fill quickly, so register today!
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