Certificate Program In FMLA & ADA Compliance

Rating: 4.9 - 317 reviews
Seminar: ID# 1127058

Metropolitan Area:
Chicago
Venue:
Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago-O'Hare/Rosemont
10233 West Higgins Road
Chicago, IL 60018
(847) 954-8620
Dates:
9/11/2013 - 09/13/2013 (8am-4pm)
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About This Course:
The Requirements For FMLA And ADA Compliance Have Been Updated. Have You?Understanding and properly administering the FMLA, ADA, and other laws dealing with job leave and worker health is one of the most difficult challenges faces by HR.
Our comprehensive, three-day program on FMLA and ADA rules and administration guidelines includes 17 information-packed sessions that provide complete A-to-Z coverage of all aspects of FMLA and ADA compliance as well as best practices in handling workers' compensation, pregnancy accommodations, and state-mandated family and medical leave - plus access to our heralded online FMLA and ADA 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 you confront every day, you'll also get FREE updates whenever FMLA or ADA laws change!
Learn The Key ADA And FMLA Rules For Intermittent FMLA Guidelines, Reasonable Accommodation, And Other ADA And FMLA Employer Requirements - Including For COVID-19This comprehensive three-day FMLA and ADA seminar and workshop provides you with ADA and FMLA compliance guidelines for employers, including all the tools and practical knowledge you need to effectively manage your FMLA and ADA compliance responsibilities.
Specifically, this course covers the ADA and FMLA rules, laws, and guidelines for employers, as well as the rules for FMLA intermittent leave guidelines, the ADA Reasonable Accommodation requirement, what employers can do to protect against FMLA and ADA abuse, plus:
- The ADA and FMLA rules on who is covered - and why

- What is - and isn't - a disability
- Employee eligibility
- Leave entitlement
- Employer posting requirements
- Intermittent FMLA leave guidelines
- When your duty to engage in the interactive process is triggered
- Notifications
- The laws protecting disabled individuals from discrimination
- Disabled veterans and the ADA
- 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 Individuals"
- 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?
- Accommodations for pregnant workers
- Responding when an individual refuses an offered accommodation
- Modifications
- Return-to-work options
- Light or modified duty
- Job restructuring or additional training
- FMLA job and benefits restoration
- The most common abuses of FMLA - and why it's happening
- Tracking leave, including tips for FMLA intermittent leave
- How to identify patterns, trends, and leave abuse history
- Ending Leave
- How to terminate an employee on a leave of absence without violating the FMLA or ADA
- How FMLA, ADA, Workers' Comp, and state leave laws work together
- What needs to be included in your FMLA and ADA policies
Includes Info On COVID-19 And EEO ComplianceYou also receive the latest information on COVID-19 and EEO compliance, including:
- Disclosing the names of infected employees
- Reasonable accommodations during a pandemic
- Dealing with pregnant workers, older employees and others at enhanced risk of COVID-19
Asking employees whether family members have been infected - ADA pandemic rules for taking employees' temperatures, giving COVID-19 tests, requiring employees to wear PPE, and vaccination policies
Includes Interactive Exercises So You Can Practice The ADA And FMLA Rules That You Learn!In addition to learning the rules, you will benefit from several interactive exercises 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
- Analyzing reasonable accommodation requests
- Handling overlapping leave and disability law dilemmas
- How a requested leave of absence under the ADA creates an entire minefield - particularly if the employee is on workers' compensation or FMLA
Special Bonus: Earn An FMLA Certification And An ADA Certification!As a special bonus, you also receive access to our FMLA Training & Certification Program and our ADA Training & Certification Program!
Not only do these programs include numerous administrative tips and procedural recommendations for keeping in compliance, you also receive FREE updates whenever the law changes, plus the ability to earn a Certified Administrator designation!
Simply complete the Training & Certification Programs included with this course, then pass the exam and you will receive a certificate which is suitable for framing
What Customers Are SayingOur facilitator, Chris, was very knowledgeable. He went above and beyond to seek information from his colleagues with some of our challenges. The materials/forms are very helpful, and I am and will be referring to them regularly. ~ Connie Molinaro
Even though this training was delivered virtually, it was very informative and interactive. The presenter, Natalie Ivey, was exceptional in her knowledge of the material and giving real-life experiences as supporting information. The printed materials also were thorough on the subject matter and easy to follow. I found the whole program to be very helpful. ~ Sondra McKenery
Absolutely wonderful! ~ Lisa Mendoza Klingelhoefer
The materials and content covered were extremely helpful for my position. The scenarios and exercises presented were easily related to current situations and issues that may arise. ~ Connie Mancini
The presenter was extremely knowledgeable in the subject matter and made a virtual experience more enjoyable. While the class size was small, the presenter was able to relate back to each of our organizations. ~ Deanna Prescott
Overall, this was an excellent training. I really enjoyed the instructor, and she sited relevant cases and examples related to the course material. Thanks!
~ Laura Judkins
Kara was very knowledgeable on the material, which made the material easy to follow and understand.
~ Tyshehanna Johnson
I completed the training virtually due to COVID, and I found the trainer, Ann Kiernan, to be really engaging. The real-life court cases and the hands-on exercises were the most helpful for me. Additionally, the training was really up-to-date and included the latest legal developments.
~ Amanda Moll
The trainer was excellent!! Great class with a lot of valuable information.
~ Rebecca Porritt
Thank you! Great training! Will be recommending it to others.
~ Karen Gonzalez
I learned a lot. The layout and the teacher were wonderful. She was very knowledgeable on the subject and was able to take our personal experiences and help us understand how to apply them to the laws.
~ Lisa Duvall
Great training! Pace was great and the materials and case studies were all relevant.
~ Brigitte Rogers
The presenter was very knowledgeable and I learned a lot.
~ Ashley Gonzalez
Ann is a subject matter expert - and a very good trainer.
~ Rebecca Smotherman
This was one of the best online trainings I've had. Thanks to Ann!
~ Sarah Arnold
Ann was an amazing presenter and so knowledgeable! She was lively and made the material exciting. I truly appreciated her expertise in this area and the examples she shared with the class; it was all very helpful!
~ Ali Evans
Being able to discuss real-life situations, policies, procedures, etc. with the other HR managers in the class was extremely helpful.
~ Susie Chunn
This training session was wonderful - all of the information was very useful and laid out in a way that made it easy to follow.
~ Fay Wong Continuing Education Credits:
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