Join us online via Live Stream / Webinar for our Instructor-Led 2-Day FMLA, ADA and PDA Certificate Program. This is a thorough Certificate Program Training which will provide you with the tools and resources you need to maintain compliance with these three important laws and regulations and to serve as your organization’s internal consultant to minimize organizational risk.
Schedule
Monday, April 19, 2021 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Central Time
Tuesday, April 20, 2021 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Central Time
Why You Should Attend This Workshop
Would you like to know the American with Disability Act and the Family Medical Leave Act?
Do you feel you can master activities such as engaging in the Interactive Process, review, select and provide Reasonable Accommodations?
Can you say that you are complying with all the Family Leave Act’s obligations and responsibilities especially with constant and latest changes?
Do you want to have the peace of mind that you are protecting not just your organization but also yourself?
Recent Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Wage and Hour Division-U.S. Department of Labor’s lawsuits highlight the importance of adopting a comprehensive procedure for managing ADA and FMLA.
No, I am not saying that you need to go to Law School and get a Doctor of Juridical Science degree in Employment Law in order to survive the tsunami of litigations and astonishing well-publicized lawsuits and settlements we read about every week. All you need is to sharpen your skills and enrich your career by attending this 2 Day Certificate Program on FMLA & ADA. This is a thorough Certificate Program which will provide you with the tools and resources you need to maintain compliance with these two important laws and regulations and to serve as an internal consultant to minimize organizational risk. Always remember, it is better to deal with the issues “in-house”, rather than in the “Court-house”.
Seminar Fee Includes:
Free consulting service on questions related to the Certificate Program for 3 months starting the day of the seminar. The participant will be provided with an email address and they will get a response within 48 hours.
Seminar Material
A hard copy of the presentation
Interactive Process Package
Certificate
Learning Objectives:
Review the History of the FMLA
Understand who are “Covered Employers” under the FMLA
Identify who are “Eligible Employee” under the FMLA
Assess FMLA qualifying events
Learn what is considered “Serious Health Conditions” under the FMLA
Review who is a Family Member under the FMLA
Define “Locus Parentis”
Learn about the special case when using FMLA with Spouses employed by the same Employer
Learn about the different types of FMLA Leave
Review who is a “Health Care Provider” under the FMLA
Evaluate the “Certification of Health Care Provider” for employee’s own serious health condition and for family member
Learn how to handle Incomplete Certifications
Clarify when a “Recertification” is needed
Understand the different way to Determine the “12 month period” under the FMLA
Discuss employee’s Intent to return to work or intent not to return to work
Evaluate employer’s request for Fitness for Duty Certification/Return to Work Note
Discuss how critical is a “Timely return to work” under the FMLA
Gain a strong understanding that 12 weeks is not always equivalent to 480 hours
Review the protection to “Maintain Group Health Benefits” under the FMLA
Clarify who has Job Restoration and who does not
Define the term “Key or Highly Compensated Employee”
Determine what is an “Equivalent Position” under the FMLA
Learn about the Military Caregiver Leave
Learn about the Qualifying Exigency Leave
Discuss Substitution of Paid Leave
Review Recordkeeping requirements
Gain a basic understanding of the importance on Investigating FMLA fraudulent cases
Clarify FMLA Interference
Review FMLA Discrimination and Retaliation
Gain a strong understanding of the lesson we can learn from Maria Escriba’s case
Review the History of ADA
Learn what is ADA and what employment practices are unlawful under ADA
Review a list of the most common disabilities under ADA
Clarify protection difference under ADA between Alcoholism and drug addiction
Identify “Major Life Activities”
Understand compliance with the Voluntary Self Identification Form
Learn the definition of disability under ADA
Clarify the differences between ADA and ADAA
Review the definition of “Impairment” under ADA
Assess the term “Substantial Limitation”
Review “Major Bodily Functions” under ADA
Clarify the term “Mitigating Measures”
Review exceptions to the term Disability
Define who is a “Qualified Individual” under ADA
Gain a strong understanding of the Interactive Process
Review the tool provided to document the Interactive Process
Discuss examples of Reasonable Accommodations
Identify Essential Functions vs. Marginal function under ADA
Clarify the term “Undue Hardship”
Review the Recruitment Process involving applicants with Disabilities
Review some Reasonable Accommodations provided to potential candidates with disabilities
Review JAN – Job Accommodation Network
Review important ADA cases
Topics covered include:
ADA History
7% Utilization Rate and the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form
Americans with Disabilities Amendment Act (ADAAA)
Definition of Disability under ADA
“Being regarded” prong under ADA
Major life activities
Definition of “Substantial Limitation” under ADA
Compliance obligations under ADA
Protected Classes under ADA
The Interactive Process
Reasonable Accommodation Process
Examples of Reasonable Accommodations
Most common disabilities under ADA
Protection for alcoholism vs. drug use under ADA
The ADA and Persons with HIV/AIDS
Definition of Mitigating Measures under ADA
Direct Threat Defense
Hardship Defense
Definition of “Qualified Individual” under ADA
Posting Notices
Confidentiality and ADA
FMLA History
Covered Employers/Eligible Employees
“Loco Parentis” under the FMLA
Coverage of adult children under the FMLA
FMLA Qualifying Events
Notice Requirements
Certification of Serious Health Condition under the FMLA
Authentication and clarification of Certification
Employee Protections under the FMLA
Substitution of Paid Leave
Limitations to FMLA Protections
Employer Notification Requirements under the FMLA
Methods to establish the 13-month period under the FMLA
Calculation of Leave under the FMLA
Leave under the FMLA for spouses working for the same employer
Military Caregiver Leve
Qualifying Exigency Leave
Next of Kin
Employers’ prohibited actions under the FMLA
Exercises/Activities on ADA and FMLA
Who Will Benefit:
HR Manager
HR Generalist
HR Specialist
HR Assistants
Managers
Supervisors
Executives
Employee Relations Persons
Consultants
Small Business Owners
Day 01(9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
FMLA & ADA Compliance Update Certification Program
9:00 – 10:15 – FMLA History
1984 First written draft in FMLA
1993 FMLA was passed signed by President Clinton
10:15 – 11:30 – Family Medical Leave (FMLA) Basics
Employer/Employee Eligibility
FMLA qualifying events
Types of FMLA: Continuous/Intermittent/Reduced schedule
Who is a family member under FMLA
Loco Parentis
Coverage of Adult Children under the FMLA
FMLA and Common Law Marriages
Type of documentation needed for Baby Bonding
Leave under the FMLA for Spouses working for the same Employer
I just took the FMLA/ADA/PDA Certification from Elga and I learned so much! I have been working in HR for almost 15 years and never fully understood the intricacies of FMLA and ADA, but I feel much more confident dealing with these events going forward. The training was interactive, entertaining,
I received FMLA/ADA certification from Elga’s HR Education company. Her knowledge is amazing, she is very knowledgeable in everything FMLA and Ada and has strong credibility with her students because of her years managing leaves and many accommodations for reputable employers. She is also very warm and friendly! I recommend
I recently took the FMLA/ADA/PDA certification course with Elga and found her to be extremely knowledgeable in her field. She is engaging and gives lots of real world examples which are very helpful. I took the course online and felt very much a part of her class. Elga is enthusiastic
I attended the live FMLA/ADA/PDA 2-day session remotely. It was great!! Elga is not only super knowledgeable in the FMLA/ADA/PDA information, but is also open to being a resource after the session is over. This approach shows she cares & goes above & beyond, and is passionate about her service.
Elga has an insurmountable gift of teaching. I have recently completed the FMLA/ADA Certificate Program and I can honestly say that those 2 days were not only informative, but they were fun as well. Im now taking the aPHR classes and I am learning more than I ever imagined I
Schedule: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Eastern Time on Both Days (Detailed Agenda Below)
Why You Should Attend This Workshop
Would you like to know the Americans with Disability Act and the Family Medical Leave Act?
Do you feel you can master activities such as engaging in the Interactive Process, review, select and provide Reasonable Accommodations?
Can you say that you are complying with all the Family Leave Act’s obligations and responsibilities especially with constant and latest changes?
Do you want to have the peace of mind that you are protecting not just your organization but also yourself?
Recent Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Wage and Hour Division-U.S. Department of Labor’s lawsuits highlight the importance of adopting a comprehensive procedure for managing ADA and FMLA.
No, I am not saying that you need to go to Law School and get a Doctor of Juridical Science degree in Employment Law in order to survive the tsunami of litigations and astonishing well-publicized lawsuits and settlements we read about every week. All you need is to sharpen your skills and enrich your career by attending this 2 Day Certificate Program on FMLA & ADA. This is a thorough Certificate Program that will provide you with the tools and resources you need to maintain compliance with these two important laws and regulations and to serve as an internal consultant to minimize organizational risk. Always remember, it is better to deal with the issues “in-house”, rather than in the “Court-house”.
Seminar Fee Includes:
Free consulting service on questions related to the Certificate Program for 3 months starting the day of the seminar. The participant will be provided with an email address and they will get a response within 48 hours.
Seminar Material
A hard copy of the presentation
Interactive Process Package
Certificate
Learning Objectives:
Review the History of the FMLA
Understand who are “Covered Employers” under the FMLA
Identify who are “Eligible Employee” under the FMLA
Assess FMLA qualifying events
Learn what is considered “Serious Health Conditions” under the FMLA
Review who is a Family Member under the FMLA
Define “Locus Parentis”
Learn about the special case when using FMLA with Spouses employed by the same Employer
Learn about the different types of FMLA Leave
Review who is a “Health Care Provider” under the FMLA
Evaluate the “Certification of Health Care Provider” for employee’s own serious health condition and for family member
Learn how to handle Incomplete Certifications
Clarify when a “Recertification” is needed
Understand the different way to Determine the “12 month period” under the FMLA
Discuss employee’s Intent to return to work or intent not to return to work
Evaluate employer’s request for Fitness for Duty Certification/Return to Work Note
Discuss how critical is a “Timely return to work” under the FMLA
Gain a strong understanding that 12 weeks is not always equivalent to 480 hours
Review the protection to “Maintain Group Health Benefits” under the FMLA
Clarify who has Job Restoration and who does not
Define the term “Key or Highly Compensated Employee”
Determine what is an “Equivalent Position” under the FMLA
Learn about the Military Caregiver Leave
Learn about the Qualifying Exigency Leave
Discuss Substitution of Paid Leave
Review Recordkeeping requirements
Gain a basic understanding of the importance on Investigating FMLA fraudulent cases
Clarify FMLA Interference
Review FMLA Discrimination and Retaliation
Gain a strong understanding of the lesson we can learn from Maria Escriba’s case
Review the History of ADA
Learn what is ADA and what employment practices are unlawful under ADA
Review a list of the most common disabilities under ADA
Clarify the protection difference under ADA between Alcoholism and drug addiction
Identify “Major Life Activities”
Understand compliance with the Voluntary Self Identification Form
Learn the definition of disability under ADA
Clarify the differences between ADA and ADAA
Review the definition of “Impairment” under ADA
Assess the term “Substantial Limitation”
Review “Major Bodily Functions” under ADA
Clarify the term “Mitigating Measures”
Review exceptions to the term Disability
Define who is a “Qualified Individual” under ADA
Gain a strong understanding of the Interactive Process
Review the tool provided to document the Interactive Process
Discuss examples of Reasonable Accommodations
Identify Essential Functions vs. Marginal function under ADA
Clarify the term “Undue Hardship”
Review the Recruitment Process involving applicants with Disabilities
Review some Reasonable Accommodations provided to potential candidates with disabilities
Review JAN – Job Accommodation Network
Review important ADA cases
Topics covered include:
ADA History
7% Utilization Rate and the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form
Americans with Disabilities Amendment Act (ADAAA)
Definition of Disability under ADA
“Being regarded” prong under ADA
Major life activities
Definition of “Substantial Limitation” under ADA
Compliance obligations under ADA
Protected Classes under ADA
The Interactive Process
Reasonable Accommodation Process
Examples of Reasonable Accommodations
Most common disabilities under ADA
Protection for alcoholism vs. drug use under ADA
The ADA and Persons with HIV/AIDS
Definition of Mitigating Measures under ADA
Direct Threat Defense
Hardship Defense
Definition of “Qualified Individual” under ADA
Posting Notices
Confidentiality and ADA
FMLA History
Covered Employers/Eligible Employees
“Loco Parentis” under the FMLA
Coverage of adult children under the FMLA
FMLA Qualifying Events
Notice Requirements
Certification of Serious Health Condition under the FMLA
Authentication and clarification of Certification
Employee Protections under the FMLA
Substitution of Paid Leave
Limitations to FMLA Protections
Employer Notification Requirements under the FMLA
Methods to establish the 13-month period under the FMLA
Calculation of Leave under the FMLA
Leave under the FMLA for spouses working for the same employer
Military Caregiver Leve
Qualifying Exigency Leave
Next of Kin
Employers’ prohibited actions under the FMLA
Exercises/Activities on ADA and FMLA
Who Will Benefit:
HR Manager
HR Generalist
HR Specialist
HR Assistants
Managers
Supervisors
Executives
Employee Relations Persons
Consultants
Small Business Owners
Day 01 (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Eastern Time)
FMLA & ADA Compliance Update Certification Program
FMLA History
1984 First written draft in FMLA
1993 FMLA was passed signed by President Clinton
Family Medical Leave (FMLA) Basics
Employer/Employee Eligibility
FMLA qualifying events
Types of FMLA: Continuous/Intermittent/Reduced schedule
Who is a family member under FMLA
Loco Parentis
Coverage of Adult Children under the FMLA
FMLA and Common Law Marriages
Type of documentation needed for Baby Bonding
Leave under the FMLA for Spouses working for the same Employer
FMLA and PTO
FMLA Activities
Military Family Leave Provisions
Qualifying Exigency
Serious Health Condition under FMLA
12-Month Period under FMLA
Protections under FMLA
Employer Notification Requirements
General Notice for all employees
Notice in Employee’s handbook
Eligibility Notice
Rights and Responsibilities Notice
Designation Notice
Certification of Health Care Provider
When is Recertification Needed?
7 days to “cure the deficiency” period
Authentication and Clarification
Second and third opinions
Health Care Providers and Tracking and Method for taking FMLA
Who is a Health Care Provider
Certifications from other countries/other languages
Methods for tracking the 12 month period
Changing to a different Method
Calculating the amount of Intermittent hours
Special Rule for Airline Flight Crew Employees
Educational Agencies and The FMLA
Protection and Maintenance of Group Health Benefits
Reinstatement to an Equivalent Position
Exemption for Key or Highly Compensated Employees
Intent to Return to Work
Fitness for Duty Certification
Requesting Re-Certifications
Timing Reinstatement returning from FMLA
Group Health Plan Coverage
Employee payment of Health Premiums
Premium recovery when an employee quits
Military Caregiver Leave and Qualifying Exigency
Leave Entitlements
Next of Kin
Single 12 Month period
Certification Requirements for Military Caregiver Leave
Qualifying Exigency Categories
Certification Requirements for Qualifying Exigency Leave
Recordkeeping Requirement
FMLA and Other Laws
The FMLA and the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 (PDA)
Leave as “Reasonable Accommodation” under ADA
The FMLA and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act
The FMLA and the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA)