When: Thursday, January 8, 2009
1:00 – 2:15 p.m. ET
Cost: $197
"The new rules drastically change the way much of the FMLA works. Some changes favor employers by offering greater flexibility in administering leave. But it's imperative that HR professionals move quickly to update their policies so they don't inadvertently violate the law."
-- Matthew Effland, Esq.
For the past 15 years, complying with the FMLA has been complex, but at least the law (once you figured it out) stayed the same.
On January 16th, that all changes.
That’s the day the first major overhaul of the FMLA kicks in. So you’ll quickly need to make important changes to your FMLA policies and practices to stay in compliance – and out of court.
More than a dozen changes to the FMLA affect everything from military-leave rules to notice obligations to certification procedures.
The good news is: organizations like yours have been handed new powers … if you know how to tiptoe between the landmines.
Don’t get caught off-guard with your boss asking, “Why didn’t we know about that?” Register for FMLA in 2009: New Pitfalls … and New Powers. This event is hosted by attorney Matthew Effland, who gave the primary FMLA presentation at this year’s Society for Human Resource Management conference.
This informative 75-minute interactive audio conference will show you:
- How to comply with the new military-family leave law. It contains some legal traps – and surprises.
- Which new poster requirements are needed for compliance – and the proper language to revise your handbooks.
- How notification rules have changed … for the better. With a few simple precautions, you can now “get tough” with employees who don’t give advanced notice of FMLA leave.
- What now counts as an FMLA-qualifying “serious” health condition.
- New actions you can take with certification forms to detect – and defeat – fraud.
- Whether you can talk directly to your employee’s doctor about FMLA forms (the law has changed!)
As an added bonus, you’ll have the opportunity to pose your specific questions to an employment law attorney who specializes in FMLA compliance. This valuable benefit is included at no additional charge.
The new FMLA rules are 762 pages long and more than two years in the making. They require your organization to make important changes. But don’t waste your time trying to sort them out for yourself – let a real expert put them in plain English for you and explain how your company should respond.
About the Presenter:
Matthew Effland, a shareholder with Ogletree Deakins, represents employers in employment law litigation and provides training to managers around the country. He has spoken at numerous seminars on the topic of FMLA compliance, including his popular “FMLA in the Real World” session at the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) annual convention. He recently co-authored The Indiana Employer’s Guide to the FMLA. Mr. Effland is also an advisor to The HR Specialist: Employment Law newsletter.
Who Should Attend:
Employees across your organization can benefit from this Audio Conference:
- HR professionals
- Executives
- Supervisors and managers
- Business owners
Remember, because this is an Audio Conference, you and your entire staff can attend in the comfort of your office or conference room for one low price! You may include as many people with you as you wish, but additional registrations will be required for multiple phone lines. We look forward to having you at the event.
When: Thursday, January 8, 2009
1:00 – 2:15 p.m. ET
Cost: $197
Can't Attend? Buy the Event CD!
Can't make the Audio Conference? No problem.
Order a CD copy of the event, which will include the Q&A session.
You can enjoy it on your schedule for only $197. Click on the link or call (800) 543-2055.
Note: The event CD will be mailed out first class, approximately one week after the event date.
