Leave of Absence Certification

Teri Morning Teri Morning

Master the Complexities of Leave Management and Protect Your Organization from Legal Risks. Learn How to Confidently Handle FMLA, ADA, and Other Leave Policies with Ease.

This five-session expert-led course provides a clear understanding of federal regulations and best practices along with comprehensive insights into federal leave laws, including the ADA, FMLA, Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA), and Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). Participants will learn practical steps for handling leave requests with confidence- knowing the correct processes, documentation, and responses to ensure compliance. During the fifth session, we’ll tackle leave management challenges known as the "Bermuda Triangle" of HR: navigating the interplay between FMLA, ADA, and workers’ compensation.

Teri Morning, SPHR, SPHR-CA, and SHRM-SCP, our expert speaker, will explain how to navigate the conflicting requirements among federal leave laws. She will then focus on best practices for compliance with these requirements. This information will equip you with the knowledge you need to stay ahead of the curve.

During this informative, hands-on certification program our expert speaker will discuss:

  • Key leave laws:
    • Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Basics and Eligibility Requirements
    • FMLA Leave Administration FMLA Leave Requests, Administration, and
    • Reinstatement
    • The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
    • Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)
    • Navigating the “Bermuda Triangle” of HR - FMLA, ADA, and Workers’
    • Compensation
  • Compliance best practices
  • Protecting your organization from potential legal liability
  • The “Bermuda Triangle” of leave laws, and more
  • Assisting colleagues with requests for leave

What You'll Receive:

✔️ Format options from purchase live session on your chosen date (on-demand access after the event included) OR on-demand access only
✔️ PDF slides + any bonus materials from our expert speaker
✔️ Certificate of completion once you finish the program
✔️ One certification exam attempt - included!

1 1
Live Session
On-Demand
Certification
Option
$1,428.00
$1,428.00
Sale Unavailable
View full details
INFORMATION
Training Overview

Leaves of Absence Certification


Session 1: FMLA Basics and Eligibility Requirements

  • Overview of the Family and Medical Leave Act's intent and protections
  • Defining covered employers under FMLA
  • Determining employee eligibility
  • Core principles and compliance essentials of FMLA
  • Requirements for accurate FMLA timekeeping and recordkeeping
  • Best practices for creating and updating FMLA policies

Webinar 2: FMLA Leave Administration FMLA Leave Requests, Administration, and Reinstatement

  • Notifications, recognizing, and responding to requests
  • Rights and procedures for reinstating employees’ post-leave
  • Guidelines for handling second and third medical opinions
  • Special considerations for key employees under FMLA
  • Maintaining and administering benefits.
  • Understanding cost recovery when benefits are provided during unpaid leave

Webinar 3: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

  • Definitions and employer obligations
  • Medical information and exams
  • The EEOC, ADA, and long COVID-19
  • Accommodation process

Webinar 4: Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)

  • Pregnancy Discrimination Act and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)
  • FMLA and pregnancy
  • FLSA, The Pump Act, and breastfeeding
  • Caregiver discrimination

Webinar 5: Navigating the “Bermuda Triangle” of HR - FMLA, ADA, and Workers’

  • Compensation
  • Understanding the overlap where FMLA, ADA, and workers’ compensation intersect
  • Practical strategies for managing differing obligations under FMLA, ADA, and workers’ compensation
  • Maintaining compliance while documenting leaves, accommodations, and medical information
  • Return-to-Work challenges including fitness-for-duty exams and reasonable accommodations
  • Avoiding common pitfalls when managing overlapping leave situations
  • Case Studies: Real-world examples to illustrate successful navigation of complex leave scenarios and how to address common challenges
Recommended Audience
Who Should Attend?
  • Human resources professionals
  • In house counsel
  • Finance and accounting
  • Employee relations staff
  • Benefit administrators
  • Payroll professionals
  • Location managers
  • Division supervisors
  • Supervisors
  • Managers
  • Safety staff
APPROVAL AND VALIDITY
Credits
  • This program has been approved for 7.5 general recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR, and GPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute.
  • This program is valid for 7.5 PDCs for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP.
  • Certification is for a two-year period from the date you pass the final exam. You have the option to certify again upon the conclusion of the two-year period.
Approval and validity
Certifications

A comprehensive online exam will be administered at the end of the course to assess your knowledge and understanding of principles and practices. The exam must be completed within 60 days of option purchased: within 60 days last day of live event OR within 60 days of date of purchase of on-demand access only.

Certification: Upon successful completion of the final exam (with a score of 80% or higher) and meeting the attendance requirements, you will receive a digital credential, validating your expertise and commitment to advancing your career.

*Certification delivered via email within 5-7 business days of passing.

What's included
Training includes
  • 7.5 HRCI, 7.5 SHRM
  • Certified Leave of Absence Manager
  • All resources and training materials
Order Now
Teri Morning
About

Expert Presenter

Teri Morning
  • ["Specializes in solving company people problems and providing big company style HR service to small business","Over 20 years of experience in human resources and training in a variety of fields","Certified in mediation skills, project management, and IT management and qualified","Has held the PHR, SPHR, SPHR-CA and SHRM-SCP certifications","Master’s degree in human resource development with a specialization in conflict management","MBA"]
More Info

Customer Reviews

Based on 6 reviews
33%
(2)
67%
(4)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
L
Lindsay N.

all of the information on the slides

T
Tammy M.

She kept me engaged. She keeps it very interesting, I enjoyed her .

N
Nancy S.

I liked the practical application pieces of the presentation. Stories, how things are applied, real life situations and what if scenarios.

D
Dawn R.

I am faced with questions every day. It's important to understand all of this.

D
Dennis Stevens

Good information

12