On Again, Off Again: Can you Control Intermittent Leave Under the FMLA?

Description

One of the most difficult areas for HR professionals to deal with is intermittent leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Because the nature of the leave and the law, managers often feel handcuffed by employees who sometimes abuse the amount and time granted to them under the law, leaving employers short-handed. Even those who have a good working understanding of FMLA, still struggle with how to manage intermittent leave, while making sure they are keeping fair and accurate records.

This 90-minute interactive audio conference will provide you with practical guidelines on how to administer intermittent leave and reduce disruption. It will feature the premier national speaker on FMLA and intermittent leave, Peter Susser, attorney and author of Thompson's Family and Medical Leave Handbook.
 

During this audio conference, Mr. Susser will address the following topics:

• What are the three most common problems HR managers confront with intermittent leave under the FMLA?
• How much control can an employer exert over intermittent leave?
• How often can you get a re-certification of the health condition?
• Can you insist that full-days be used to reduce disruption?
• What other strategies can be utilized to minimize disruption of operations?
• What changes were made to the treatment of intermittent leave under the DOL's 2008 revised FMLA regulations
• What you can do if you think there is abuse of FMLA leave.  

Recording Date

Speakers

Peter Susser is a partner in the Washington, D.C. office of Littler Mendelson, the nation’s largest employment and labor law firm, and is a member of its firm-wide Executive Committee. He is the author of Thompson Publishing Group's "Family and Medical Leave Handbook," and has substantial expertise in the design and implementation of human resources policies, particularly those that relate to leave and disability issues. Mr. Susser has defended against claims arising under the FMLA, and he also has represented employers on a wide variety of other workplace issues, including the development and enforcement of drug and alcohol policies, the defense of sexual harassment claims, and the handling of traditional labor law matters (e.g., union organizing, collective bargaining, unfair labor practice litigation, and labor arbitrations). He represents several national trade associations in legislative proceedings as a registered lobbyist in the U.S. Congress, and routinely is involved in rulemaking before Federal administrative agencies, including the U.S. Department of Labor.
 

Presentation Materials

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