Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Overview/Description
 Have you or a family member ever been seriously ill and needed to take medical leave? Did your employer give you the leave you deserved without it affecting your job? It is essential to understand the law of the Family Medical Leave Act in order to protect yourself from losing your job or benefits. FMLA is only relevant to U.S. based employers and their U.S. based employees. In this course, you will learn the guidelines of FMLA, and how they apply to you. This course will educate you on who is eligible and covered under FMLA, benefits and employer obligations, medical certifications, and what notices need to be posted in the workplace. This SkillSoft product has been reviewed by the Employment Practice Group of Sheehan Phinney Bass + Green. As of the date reviewed, the content of this course is in compliance with federal law and court decisions.

Target Audience
 U.S. based managers and employees of all levels and other individuals who have an interest in learning about the U.S. laws under the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Expected Duration
3.0 hours

Lesson Objectives:

The Law

  • recognize the valuable impact the FMLA has on employers and employees.
  • identify the purpose of the Family and Medical Leave Act.

    • Coverage and Eligibility

  • recognize the benefits the FMLA has for employers and employees in the workplace.
  • determine if an employer is covered under the FMLA.
  • identify the requirements employees must comply with to be eligible for FMLA leave.
  • determine if an employee is eligible for FMLA leave.
  • identify circumstances where an eligible employee may take FMLA leave.
  • determine if an employee can take leave.

    • Employer Obligations

  • recognize why it's beneficial for employers to comply with the FMLA.
  • identify various distributions of unpaid leave allowable under the FMLA.
  • identify the necessary requirements when providing medical certification to support FMLA leave.
  • select the appropriate information that organizations must post in order to comply with FMLA.
  • identify the process of defining and maintaining FMLA leave benefits.
  • identify the recordkeeping guidelines an employer is required to follow to comply with FMLA.

    • Job Restoration

  • recognize how the FMLA provides job security.
  • identify the guidelines that must be followed for job restoration.
  • identify how the FMLA leave corresponds with other statutes.

    • Course Number: HR0114