"Utilizing certifications and other forms correctly under the FMLA leads to FMLA compliance and also gives employers the tools they need to curb FMLA abuse." -Susan Fahey Desmond

The Family and Medical Leave Act is one of the most difficult (and frequently violated) employment law statutes.  The statute is very employee friendly as it gives absolute job protection to those who qualify for leave under the FMLA.  Most employees do not abuse these valuable rights but there are always some who want to play the system!  The forms provided by the DOL such as the physician certification, etc., are a valuable tool employers can use to weed out those individuals who are determined to abuse the system.  Are you using the physician certification form correctly to ensure that your employee truly has a serious health condition?  When can you refuse to provide FMLA leave because the employee failed to provide the information you are entitled to know?  This webinar will walk you through needed policies and procedures, your right to a certification, and more!

Learning Objectives:

• Utilizing a flow chart to determine FMLA eligibility
• What your FMLA policies must say
• The proper way to inform your employees of their obligation to provide a physician certification
• What the physician MUST tell you
• Authenticating and clarifying physician certifications
• Utilizing recertifications
• Utilizing forms and certifications to curb FMLA abuse
• Avoiding GINA issues when requesting medical information
• FMLA forms update:
  • WH-380-E Certification of Health Care Provider for Employee's Serious Health Condition
  • WH-380-F Certification of Health Care Provider for Family Member's Serious Health Condition
  • WH-381 Notice of Eligibility and Rights & Responsibilities
  • WH-382 Designation Notice
  • WH-384 Certification of Qualifying Exigency For Military Family Leave
  • WH-385 Certification for Serious Injury or Illness of Covered Service member -- for Military Family Leave
  • WH-385-V Certification for Serious Injury or Illness of a Veteran for Military Caregiver Leave

Bonus: Will provide FMLA forms, including the updated forms published in May, 2015

Who will Benefit: All governmental employers; all private employers with more than 50 employees; human resource professionals, benefits specialists