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FMLA Medical Certification: Employer’s Guide to FMLA Trouble Spots

Course Description:

The process for evaluating FMLA leave requests seems simple enough – just fill out a Healthcare Provider Certification Form and you're on your way. Unfortunately, it's not that simple.

In fact, FMLA remains one of the most challenging compliance areas for HR, and medical certification in particular contains many minefields.

Determining who has a valid leave request and who’s just gaming the system are concerns for even the most seasoned HR pro – and for each and every leave request you’ve got to consider:

• Under what circumstances should I require a medical certification?
• What information can be required in the certification?
• What do I do if the employee fails to provide medical certification?
• Do I have to accept the employee's medical certification as the final word?
• Can I require additional medical certifications during the leave?

Course Highlights:  

Get the answers to these questions and more in this information-packed audio conference led by employment law expert, Diane L. Kimberlin, with top law firm Littler. 

During this comprehensive session you’ll hear updates on the latest regulations, as well as effective strategies to keep your organization in compliance – and out of court, including:

• Recertifications vs. “new” certifications: What’s the difference and when are they used?
• Who may make direct contact with the employee’s health care provider?
• Who do employees need to provide medical certification to – the company or a specific person/department?
• How to use the certification/documentation process to prevent abuse
• Privacy laws and other boundaries: Solutions to minimize liability

Plus, you’ll also get the inside scoop on: 

• Medical forms: How to use them and which ones you should accept
• Worker’s documentation: What to do if it is incomplete or vague
• Re-certification process: When can be requested and who pays
• Medical providers and information requests: What’s legal; What’s not
• ADA and medical certifications: Avoid mishandle & legal issues
• Deny the leave: When and for what reasons you can do it

Specific issues for California employers

Faculty:

Diane L. Kimberlin, Shareholder, Littler

Diane represents both private companies and public entities in many facets of labor and employment law, including defense of wrongful discharge actions, claims of sexual harassment, employment discrimination, retaliation claims, collective bargaining negotiations and labor arbitration. She has specific knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, the Employee Polygraph Protection Act and California wage and hour laws. Diane also regularly counsels clients, providing practical advice to ensure compliance with the rapidly evolving field of labor and employment law. She offers advice on discipline and termination decisions and provides training on sexual harassment, investigation of workplace issues, and proper documentation and discipline.

MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE:

We're so confident you'll get what you want out of this conference that we'll refund every penny if you're not completely satisfied. No questions asked! It's 100% risk-free!

pricing:

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Your CD recording includes the complete audio conference presentation, audience Q&A and presentation materials.

APPROVED FOR RECERTIFICATION CREDIT:

HRCI - Receive 1.25 recertification credit hours toward PHR and SPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HRCI homepage at www.hrci.org. "The use of this seal is not an endorsement by the HR Certification Institute of the quality of the program. It means that this program has met the HR Certification Institute's criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit."

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