FMLA Compliance: A Complete Guide for Employers

In 2019, there were over 1,000 Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) violations reported to the US Department of Labor.

Approximately half went on to face legal action and$1,915,612.00 in back pay was awarded to employees.

FMLA violations are not only expensive for a company, but if the person who made the oversight is found responsible, they can be held personally, and even criminally, liable.

With solid policies and procedures in place, your organization can avoid the costly ramifications of an FMLA misstep.

Join us for a 75 minute workshop onMarch 5^thfor insights and strategies to remain FMLA compliant, plus:

• How to build a bulletproof policy that protects your organization
• What needs to be included in your forms and policy to be compliant
• How to discuss and implement an FMLA policy without violating employee rights or privacy

Program Highlights

Set your organization up for success (and compliance) with the right forms and policies

• Know which forms to use and what your policy needs to include
• Develop a well-written, airtight FMLA handbook and internal procedures
• Keep up to date with the latest resources and tools available to you

Common FMLA Missteps employers make and how to avoid them

• Avoid privacy problems: what managers can and can't say to employees
• How to document and track FMLA leave use and possible misuse
• Safeguard your organization with defined approval or review processes

What you need to know to protect your organization from an FMLA lawsuit

• How to deny an FMLA request without violating employee rights
• Documents your managers need before any period of leave can be taken
• What you should & shouldn't ask when employees request leave

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Tricia Richardson

Tricia Richardson, CPP, SPHR, SHRM-SCP provides clients with direct payroll assistance, information, education, consultation, and even empathy, in her role as a Consultant.Tricia has more than 25 years of experience in all aspects of workforce management (payroll processing, taxation, employee handbooks, human resources, benefits, etc.). Tricia is a Payroll and Human Resource “nerd” who enjoys reading Internal Revenue Code.