COURSE DESCRIPTION: Many workers exploit the complexity of the law, taking advantage of employers who fear they’ll get sued if they try to stop abuse. When companies fall into that trap, their productivity, morale and productivity suffer. Needlessly.
Don’t let it happen to you. Take control of intermittent leave abuse now. Fact is, you CAN take decisive action to stop abuse if you understand the law and know how to use it to your advantage. In this conference, a seasoned employment law attorney will show you how to attack this nagging problem with confidence, rein in abuses, and prevent FMLA malingerers from eroding productivity and morale at your company.
Our speaker will reveal the following:
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Proven tools for discouraging unnecessary leave that few employers use
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How far you can go to make medical certifications work to your advantage
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When to grant leave, and legally sound reasons for denying it
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How to master FMLA record-keeping, one of the keys to bolstering your defense should you ever end up in court.
By attending this 90 minute program you will also get answers to these questions:
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How should you handle “chronic” conditions?
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What do the courts say about imposing job transfers to cushion the impact of absent workers?
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What specific employee communications will help you manage intermittent leave?
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What documentation must accompany a certification request?
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What are the most important lessons from recent court cases?
ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Steve Teplinsky is a partner and a member of the Management Committee at law firm Michael, Best & Friedrich in Chicago. His primary focus is on employment litigation before courts, administrative agencies and arbitrators. He also works with clients on preventative measures, developing and implementing policies and counseling on day-to-day employment issues.
Mr. Teplinsky frequently presents speeches, seminars and training sessions on numerous employment law topics, including sexual harassment, hiring, termination, contingent workforce, FMLA and American with Disabilities Act and Best Practices for Employers. He has been selected by his peers to the Leading Lawyers Network among Labor and Employment Law attorneys.
HRCI CERTIFICATION: This program has been approved for 1.5 recertification credit hour toward PHR and SPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HRCI homepage.
MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE: We’re so confident you’ll get what you want out of this conference that we’ll refund your full fee if you’re not satisfied. It’s risk-free.
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