Managing Employee Absenteeism (Without Tripping a Statutory Landmine)

Agenda:

Breakfast and Registration: 8:00 a.m.
Program: 8:30 to 10:00 a.m.

Topics:

ADA Overview: Differentiating Unexcused Absenteeism From Protected Disabilities

• Who is a "qualified" individual?
• What is a disability?
• Which accommodations are reasonable?
• How can an absent employee perform essential job functions?

FMLA Overview: Differentiating Unexcused Absences From Statutorily Protected Leaves

• Which employers are covered?
• How much time off is provided?
• What are serious health conditions?
• Whose health condition triggers a protected leave?

Managing Absences

• Statutory notice requirements
• Medical certifications
• Designation of leave
• Fitness for duty
• Intermittent leave

Presenter:

Francis V. Cook

Registration:

Please register by November 17, 2009 for this complimentary event.

For questions, email [email protected].