September 28, 2010 at 5:00 PM (duration 01:00)
Watch Leaves of Absence, Part 1: Recent Developments Under the Federal FMLA Event Streaming Online
The legal requirements and practical challenges for family and medical leaves are one of the biggest headaches for businesses -- and employers that make missteps continue to get hit with big verdicts. In this webinar, we will provide an update on the latest developments under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and California's Family Rights Act (CFRA). We will also discuss best practices and common traps for the unwary. Topics we will cover in depth include: * Leave eligibility, notice, medical certification, and employer designation of leave -- a look at recent cases and best practices. * What's a serious health condition? The differences between California and federal law. * How to make sense of the methods for calculating leave time. * Handling difficult situations -- intermittent leave, suspicious documentation, job restoration, and interference and retaliation claims. * Tips for a family and medical leave policy tune-up. * The Obama administration and Congress are more
