FMLA Abuse Stops Now: HR’s How-to for Chronic Call-Ins and Fraud
FMLA Abuse Stops Now Webinar Recording
Let’s face it -- some employees have a sophisticated sense about how to abuse their rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act, particularly when using intermittent leave when vacation and sick time are not available. To minimize disruption in your workplace, you've got to know how to detect and deal with employees who abuse FMLA.
Sometimes the writing is on the wall, like Monday/Friday absences and midday doctor’s appointments. Some abuse may be more subtle, but regardless of what the employee is doing to work the system, the question is -- what can you legally do about it?
No employer should be afraid to hold employees accountable for their actions for fear of legal entanglements, especially since FMLA rules and regulations set forth the right to limit FMLA abuse. Participate in this interactive webinar and you’ll learn how to identify, correct, and prevent it so you can stay in compliance and keep your workplace productive.
- Practical strategies to curb abuse
- How to train supervisors on becoming your best defense against FMLA abuse
- FMLA eligibility traps to avoid so you aren’t awarding protected leave employees aren’t even entitled to
- Tips for staying in contact with employees out on leave
- Who should keep in touch
- Questions you MUST ask - How to spot patterns of abuse in your workplace
- Legal lines that spark FMLA interference or retaliation claims
- How to use your established call-in procedures to thwart FMLA abuse
- The top 10 most common mistakes when administering FMLA and how to fix them
- How to use medical certifications to prevent FMLA abuse
- And much more
In just 90 minutes, you'll get the answers to your toughest leave questions, so you can prevent FMLA abuse while staying in compliance. Register now for this informative event risk free..
This webinar was recorded on Wednesday, July 18, 2012
FMLA Abuse Stops Now: HR’s How-to for Chronic Call-Ins and Fraud
About Your Speaker:
Attorney William “Billy” Hammel is an experienced employment litigator who has handled numerous FMLA cases from start to finish. More importantly, Mr. Hammel regularly advises his clients how to effectively manage FMLA leave and avoid litigation.
The use of this seal is not an endorsement by HRCI of the quality of the program. It means that this program has met HRCIs criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit.
CREDIT INFORMATION: This program has been approved for 1.5 recertification credit hours through the HR Certification Institute. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HR Certification Institute website at www.hrci.org.
