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Curbing FMLA Abuse: How to Manage Manipulative Employees

Duration: 60 minutes Speaker: Jacquiline M. Wagner, Esq.
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Winning the Battle Against FMLA Abuse: Expert Management Tips

In today’s workplace, managing employee leave can be complex and fraught with challenges, especially when faced with potential abuse of FMLA and other leave policies. While these laws are essential for protecting employees with legitimate needs, they can also be manipulated, leading to productivity losses, strained resources, and increased frustration among staff.

Abuse of leave policies not only affects your organization’s bottom line but can also erode workplace morale. Employees who consistently misuse leave can disrupt operations, burden their colleagues, and create an environment of resentment. Understanding how to manage these situations effectively is crucial to maintaining a balanced, fair, and legally compliant workplace.

By understanding these methods of FMLA abuse, employers can better equip themselves to manage leave effectively and reduce the likelihood of fraudulent claims. Implementing stricter policies, regular monitoring, and requiring thorough documentation can help mitigate these risks.

Why You Should Attend

This webinar is designed to empower HR professionals, business owners, and managers with the knowledge and tools needed to effectively navigate these challenges. We'll delve into the nuanced aspects of FMLA and other leave regulations, exploring how to recognize and address misuse without compromising compliance. Through this webinar, you will learn the methods of leave abuse, how to spot red flags that may indicate abuse, implement robust documentation practices, and utilize legal tools like recertification and second opinions to ensure that leave is being used appropriately. 

By the end of this session, you will be equipped with actionable insights to help you protect your organization from leave abuse, support your employees fairly, and maintain a productive work environment.

Areas Covered
 
  • Types of Leave Abuse
  • Identifying Red Flags: Learn to recognize patterns and behaviors that may indicate FMLA abuse.
  • Legal Boundaries: Understand the legal framework surrounding FMLA and what actions are permissible for employers.
  • The Role of Performance Documentation in Addressing FMLA Abuse
  • Leveraging Effective Documentation: Strategies for maintaining detailed and accurate records to support your position.
  • Communication Tactics: How to conduct conversations with employees about their FMLA use without crossing legal lines.
  • Investigative Procedures: Best practices for investigating suspicious FMLA claims while staying compliant with federal laws.
  • Preventative Measures: Tips for setting up policies and procedures to minimize the risk of FMLA abuse in your organization.
  • Strategies and Best Practices:  Methods to ensure compliance while minimizing fraudulent use of leave.

Who Should Attend

Whether you are an employer, Human Resources professional, supervisor or in-house counsel seeking to create a supportive workplace culture or an employee navigating the dynamics of Labor & Employment Law, this class will provide valuable insights and practical guidance. 
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Jacquiline M. Wagner, Esq.

Jacquiline M. Wagner, Esq. is the proud President of Wagner HR. Jacquiline uniquely understands the needs of business owners and employers when it comes to educating employees. For almost twenty-five years, Jacquiline has enjoyed the honor of training hundreds of employees and supervisors in an assortment of industries concerning all aspects of Employment Law. Stemming from that experience, she has designed a wide array of engaging Human Resources, Employment Law, DE&I, business acumen, professional development, continuing education and leadership courses and presentations! In addition to spearheading Wagner HR, Jacquiline is a principal Human Resources and continuing education trainer on behalf of the Office of General Counsel for the Los Angeles Unified School District, where she serves as Associate General Counsel. (LAUSD does not sponsor, endorse or assume liability for Wagner HR. No public funds, materials, resources, supplies or equipment are used for or by Wagner HR.)

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