Recognizing and Preventing FMLA Abuse—What You Need to Know

Description

According to some estimates, more than 60 percent of employers believe they’ve granted Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) time off that was unfounded. Employers have good reason to be cautious: According to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), in 2006, it collected approximately $1.7 million dollars in monetary damages on behalf of employees. And this statistic does not take into account the numerous employees who have bypassed the DOL and filed lawsuits to obtain monetary relief.

 

 
In this conference, attendees will learn how to avoid the most common FMLA mistakes that lead to lawsuits as well as how to implement strategies for managing FMLA including work-life support, legal guidance and disability vendor coordination.
 
What you will learn:
·          Who is eligible for protected leave
·          What tools are available under the Act to reduce your costs and risk
·          Strategies for using the medical certification, re-certification and second opinion process set forth in the Act
·          Suggestions for developing your corporate FMLA policy
·          Tips for managing concurrent leave such as disability, vacation, and workers compensation
·          Major differences in state legislation and how this applies to your organization

Recording Date

6 Dec 2007

Speakers

Corrie Fischel Conway is of counsel in the Labor and Employment Practice of Morgan Lewis in Washington, D.C. Ms. Conway’s practice focuses on a variety of labor and employment matters, including wage and hour issues, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) compliance, sexual harassment prevention, reduction-in-force issues and EEO compliance.

 
Prior to joining Morgan Lewis, Ms. Conway served as senior policy advisor to the Assistant Secretary for the Employment Standards Administration (ESA) at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). In that capacity, she primarily assisted with matters related to policy and program development for the Wage and Hour Division and the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs. Most notably, she was part of the team that developed the revised Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) “white collar” regulations issued by the DOL in April 2004. While at DOL, she also worked closely with the Wage and Hour Division on issues related to the FMLA.

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