Addressing employee leave and benefit requests has become increasingly more complex in today’s workplaces. Employers must navigate an intricate array of laws and policies while providing consistent and accurate information to employees on their rights and obligations. In this interactive webinar, we will address navigating employee leave and benefits requests, discuss requirements and best practices under applicable law, and examine trends in an ever-changing labor environment. Attendees will learn about the following:
When employees are obligated to offer job-protected leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
How to evaluate FMLA requests, eligibility, and notification requirements
Responding to employees' requests for reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
When employers must provide leave as a reasonable accommodation under the ADA and how much leave is considered "reasonable"
Managing challenges in employees' leave from and return to work, including benefits eligibility and coverage
Employers' obligations under USERRA and the Internal Revenue Code
Workplace trends in challenging recruiting environments