Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA): What you need to know
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October 9, 2024
Description: The Family Medical Leave Act entitles eligible employees to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specific family and personal medical reasons. It is important to understand what employees are eligible for and how to accurately manage their eligibility through the year.
Learning Objectives:
- Define eligibility for FMLA
- Explore common reasons an employee takes FMLA
- Analyze the difference between State and Federal benefits and how to track
- Perform the appropriate role of an employee, supervisor, and HR regarding FMLA
Target Audience: Human Resources, Supervisors, Department Heads, and anyone that may involved in protected leaves.
Bio: Dani Patton joined Cities and Villages Mutual Insurance Company in October 2019 as an Employment Practices Liability Specialist. She came from a government position where she served her community in a Human Resources capacity for 4 ½ years. Before that, she was an HR Generalist for a private company for 4 years. Dani has her bachelor’s degree in Business Management with an emphasis in Human Resources, and is certified as a Diversity Professional (CDP). She is currently working towards obtaining IPMA-HR Senior Certified Professional certification.
