Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for Supervisors and HR Practitioners Course

Module 1: Overview of the FMLA in the Federal Sector

• Understand the basic provisions and history of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Explore the four versions of FMLA and their application in the federal sector
• Review the role of Title I and Title II for different employee classifications
• Discuss key regulations, including the Congressional Accountability Act (CAA) and Executive Orders

Module 2: Determining Whether Leave is Covered by the FMLA

• Learn how to determine if leave qualifies under FMLA regulations
• Review definitions of serious health conditions and pregnancy-related leave
• Understand the distinctions between paid parental leave and FMLA leave
• Examine the interaction between leave and work obligations for employees

Module 3: Administering FMLA Leave

• Master the process for requesting and granting FMLA leave
• Understand employer responsibilities for communicating leave status
• Explore the procedures for intermittent and reduced schedule leaves
• Learn about FMLA's impact on employee benefits and job protections

Module 4: Interaction of FMLA with Other Laws and Policies

• Identify how FMLA interacts with other leave laws, such as the ADA and Workers' Compensation
• Understand the integration of FMLA with paid leave policies
• Learn about additional protections under the FMLA for military families
• Discuss implications for leave administration in cases of conflicting policies

Module 5: Returning Employees to Work from FMLA Leave

• Understand the process of reintegrating employees after FMLA leave
• Learn about employee rights to reinstatement and equivalent positions
• Review fitness-for-duty certification and its impact on return-to-work decisions
• Examine strategies for managing the return of employees with special circumstances