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Fighting FMLA Fraud: Managing Legitimate Absences While Minimizing Abuse

According to some estimates, more than 60 percent of employers believe they've granted Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) time off that was unfounded. June is a critical month for the FMLA, since the Department of Labor has promised to finally issue long-awaited and critical changes to its FMLA regulations. Employers have good reason to be cautious: According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, employees who successfully sue for wrongful termination based on an FMLA absence receive an average of $87,500 to $450,000 in damages.

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify the key points in federal law with regard to FMLA, including important June legislative updates
  • Recognize key state laws that apply to family and medical leave
  • Describe how to avoid the common FMLA mistakes that lead to lawsuits
  • Explain how to spot and deny fraudulent claims, while documenting them to protect the organization
  • Discuss how to implement effective strategies for managing FMLA including work- life support, legal guidance and disability vendor coordination

Who Should Purcahse this CD?

  • Human Resource Professionals
  • Consultants
  • Business Managers
  • VPs
  • Corporate Counsel

Presenters and Panelists

Jim Brown
Director of TimelyResources
ComPsych

Jim Brown is responsible for program design and quality of service delivery at ComPsych, provider of employee assistance programs and behavioral health, work-life, wellness and absence management services. He oversees ComPsych's absence management operations, helping large corporations such as GE manage FMLA and other employee absences. Prior to ComPsych, he has held positions in operations and staff development for a large health care organization as well as an insurance provider. Brown earned his juris doctorate as well as his master's degree in business administration from The University of Iowa.

Manesh K. Rath
Partner
Keller & Heckman LLP

Manesh K. Rath represents management in Employment Law and OSHA law.

Mr. Rath has authored employment law numerous articles in several publications, including The Labor Lawyer, South Texas Law Review, Compliance Magazine, Construction Equipment Distributors Magazine, Credit Union Executive Journal, and Inside Supply Management . He is a co-author of the OSHA book, Occupational Safety and Health Law Handbook (Government Institutes, 2001).

Nationwide, Mr. Rath is a frequent speaker on employment law and OSHA issues for numerous seminars, businesses and trade association conferences. He has been an instructor or lecturer on employment and OSHA law issues at several colleges and graduate schools. On developing issues in employment law, he has been quoted by the Appeals Court of New Mexico, in Entrepreneur Magazine, and has spoken on television news.

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