Leave of Absence Certification
Navigating the Leave of Absence Maze of FMLA, ADA & Workers' Comp
Teri Morning, MBA, MS
What to Expect
Stop making leave decisions based on guesswork and fear. This certification replaces uncertainty with a clear compliance framework. You'll gain a systematic approach to evaluate every request, document your process, and confidently manage the entire leave lifecycle from start to finish.
- A system for calculating the 12-month leave period consistently and correctly
- A compliant process for managing all required notices, certifications, and paperwork
- A clear understanding of how to handle reinstatement to an equivalent position
- The ability to properly administer intermittent and reduced schedule leave
- Improperly denying valid requests for reasonable accommodation
- Mishandling confidential medical information in violation of the ADA
- Failing to engage in the interactive process for accommodation requests
- Violating new rules under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and the PUMP Act
- A method for managing concurrent FMLA and Workers' Compensation leave
- The ability to address sensitive leave requests for mental health and substance abuse
- A process for analyzing post-FMLA leave as a potential ADA accommodation
- An understanding of how to integrate more protective state and local leave laws
What You'll Walk Away With
- Master FMLA Eligibility, Paperwork, and Reinstatement
- Navigate Complex ADA Accommodation Requests
- Manage the Overlap of FMLA, ADA, and Workers' Comp
- Ensure Compliance with PWFA and the PUMP Act
- Confidently Handle Leave for Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Course Outline
Session 1: FMLA Fundamentals: Eligibility and Qualifying Leave
- Determine employer coverage and employee eligibility
- Identify the six qualifying reasons for FMLA leave
- Understand military caregiver leave and qualifying exigencies
- Differentiate between intermittent, reduced schedule, and continuous leave
Session 2: FMLA Administration: Paperwork, Notices, and Certifications
- Recognize an employee's request for FMLA leave
- Follow the required 5-day timelines for all employer notices
- Manage the medical certification and recertification process
- Correctly calculate and track an employee's 12-month leave period
Session 3: FMLA Protections: Reinstatement, Benefits, and Paid Leave Substitution
- Reinstate employees to the same or a virtually identical position
- Maintain group health benefits during an employee's leave
- Apply rules for substituting accrued paid leave for unpaid FMLA leave
- Identify key employees and the rules for denying restoration
Session 4: The Intersection of FMLA, ADA, and Workers' Compensation
- Manage the overlap when an FMLA leave also qualifies as a Workers' Comp claim
- Understand the three definitions of disability under the ADA
- Engage in the interactive process to find a reasonable accommodation
- Maintain the confidentiality of all employee medical information
Session 5: ADA in Practice and New Pregnancy & Pumping Laws
- Address accommodation requests for mental health and substance abuse conditions
- Comply with the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) accommodation requirements
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Meet the Expert
Teri Morning, MBA, MS
Teri Morning is a seasoned Human Resources expert with over 20 years of experience dedicated to solving company people problems and providing big-company HR services to businesses of all sizes. As the Principal Consultant at Hindsight Human Resources, she specializes in the critical, complex areas of HR, including internal investigations, employee relations, workers' compensation, and performance management interventions. Her work is focused on ensuring compliance and creating effective, equitable workplace structures.
A trusted advisor and trainer, Teri connects performance management to business strategy through thoughtful compensation planning, data analysis, and workforce analytics. She is a certified expert in mediation, project management, and IT management, and holds numerous advanced HR credentials, including the SPHR and SHRM-SCP. Her practical, hands-on approach helps organizations navigate complicated employee issues and build a compliant, productive, and engaged workforce.
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Credits
Training Includes
The Leave of Absence Certification course includes the following:
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Course materials
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Certificates and exams
- Certificate of attendance included with all courses
- Certification courses include one exam attempt
- Successful graduates will receive an official certification along with verified digital credentials
Class experience
- Live sessions are small and focused to support questions and discussion
- Self-paced on-demand courses allow you to move through the material on your own schedule
