FMLA Under the Microscope: Recent DOL Guidance and Court Decisions
Presented by
Ann Kuzee
Ann Kuzee, J.D., M.A., CPDM, serves as TELUS Health’s primary legal counsel for its U.S. Absence and Disability Management division, specializing in the interpretation of federal and state regulations pertaining to leave laws, ADA compliance, PWFA requirements, and short-term disability provisions.
Ms. Kuzee is a contributing curriculum consultant for IEA’s Certified Professional in Disability Management (CPDM certification.
LIVE EVENT
FMLA Under the Microscope: Recent DOL Guidance and Court Decisions
Recent Department of Labor opinion letters and federal court rulings are reshaping how employers must administer FMLA. In this fast-paced webinar, we’ll break down the most impactful updates—from travel time and school closures to notice requirements and performance management—so you can stay compliant and avoid costly missteps.
Key topics include:
- How to apply guidance on FMLA leave during school closures and partial weeks
- Travel time to and from medical appointments under FMLA (and why policy updates can’t wait)
- Avoid interference claims by properly investigating absences before taking adverse action
- Evaluate when employee notice is sufficient to trigger FMLA protections
- Use of medical certification estimates to manage intermittent leave appropriately
- Separate lawful performance management from protected FMLA leave and correct documentation
- CEU(S): .5 Credit Hour SHRM, HRCI, CPDM
Offered by IEA Training in partnership with TELUS Health.
This program is valid for 1 PDC for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®. SHRM Recertification Provider: RP7936
This program has been approved for 1 (HR (General)) recertification credit hour through the HR Certification Institute.
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