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FMLA Administration: Determining FMLA Applicability, Required Notices, & Medical Certification Requirements

Employers often reason that FMLA doesnt apply because "the employee didnt request FMLA leave". However, the FMLA regulations specifically state that "In all circumstances, it is the employers responsibility to designate leave as FMLA qualifying, and give notice of that designation to the employee". This webcast addresses each of the required notices and how to comply with the applicable requirements, including: Employer considerations and criteria for determining if FMLA is applicable to a leave situation The contents of the notice that must be posted explaining FMLAs provisions What must be included in the "general" or "policy" notice in order to properly describe FMLA entitlements Employer and employee obligations under FMLA When and how the written "specific" notice should be provided to employees who experience an FMLA leave The contents of the specific notice, including details of the expectations and obligations of the employee and the consequences of failure to meet those obligations Permissible employer requests for medical certification, second opinions, and recertifications from health care providers and employees How HIPAA Privacy affects the medical certification process If you have struggled with FMLAs notice rules, this presentation will take the mystery out of compliance and provide practical tips on how to best satisfy the requirements.

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