FMLA and ADA: Managing Leaves Does Not Need to be (that) Complicated

Leave management under federal law can be confusing. Some well-meaning employers handle FMLA and ADA leaves with the same forms and a single process, but the two laws have different details and requirements and must be administered separately.

This 60-minute FMLA and ADA training defines the coverage and obligations under each law, explains situations in which both apply, and gives guidelines for managing employees under either or both.

You'll learn five critical steps for administering FMLA and the watch-outs for leave and accommodation requests, including those related to COVID-19. It is useful if you're new to leave management or your company is nearing 50 employees.

• Define FMLA coverage and requirements for employers and employees
• Describe ADA coverage and employer obligations
• Identify situations in which both laws apply
• Administer employees under either or both laws
• Explain five critical steps to administering FMLA
• Handle leave and accommodation requests related to COVID-19

• FMLA coverage, details and requirements for employers and employees
• ADA coverage, details and employer obligations
• Situations where both laws apply
• Guidelines for administering FMLA, ADA or both
• Five critical steps to administering FMLA
• Employer obligations and watch-outs for COVID-19-related leave and accommodation

Knowing the FMLA and ADA rules in advance lets you build a process before a request arrives rather than improvising. This session gives you the information and confidence to do that.

It is especially helpful for non-HR leaders who receive requests for leave, accommodation or time off for health reasons, as well as HR professionals at all levels and small and mid-size business owners.

• HR professionals, all levels
• Leaders, Managers, and Supervisors
• Small- and medium-size business owners

Melveen Stevenson is the CEO and founder of M.S. Elemental, LLC, a human resources and business advisory firm. As a certified HR professional with a background in accounting and finance, she helps companies to navigate the human resources “jungle” of compliance, human capital, and leadership challenges. In doing so, she empowers companies to strengthen their infrastructure from the inside out, specifically through leadership development, operations, training, employee engagement, and executive coaching.

Melveen speaks on key topics to empower companies with the latest research and best practices for increasing engagement, enhancing leadership presence, and optimizing diverse workforce groups.

Over the last 20 years, Melveen has held leadership positions in human resources operations, supply chain, and talent management at international companies in food manufacturing, medical devices, and consumer products. She has spent most of her career in California, and has expertise in the state’s complicated employment regulations.

Melveen is certified through the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM-SCP) and the Human Resources Certification Institute (SPHR).  She is also a faculty member at California State University-Dominguez Hills.