Course Description

Managing employee leaves of absence while complying with employment law is challenging. Leaves differ in eligibility criteria, benefits, and duration, which can confuse even the most seasoned HR professionals.

This class addresses all Washington leaves, including Domestic Violence, Military, and Sick Leave. It also outlines the differences between FMLA, Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave, and the ADA. Whether a participant’s employer is FMLA eligible or not, they will learn about all leaves and additional regulations that come into play with 50 or more employees. This will help smaller organizations prepare for future growth.

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify triggers requiring the employer to communicate leave rights to an employee
• Work effectively with employees and/or medical providers to confirm leave eligibility
• Manage all required leaves effectively and efficiently, including pregnancy, domestic violence, and military family leave
• Identify strategies for preventing abuse of leave by employees
• Describe the intersection between leave laws, including state-specific paid family and medical leave and FMLA