Date: March 28, 2025

Time: 1pmET | 12pm CT | 11am MT | 10am PT

Duration: 60 Minutes

Description:

Navigating employee leave policies under the ADA, FMLA, and Workers’ Compensation laws can be complex for employers. While these laws protect employees’ essential rights, they can also be misused by workers who take advantage of leave provisions. But what should you do when you suspect an employee is abusing their benefits—such as taking intermittent FMLA leave to go on vacation or engaging in activities like skiing?

This CPE course will provide you with the knowledge and tools to identify and address potential fraud while maintaining compliance with employee rights. You’ll learn how to investigate suspected abuse of ADA, FMLA, and Workers’ Compensation leave, how to gather evidence, and why it’s crucial to keep job descriptions up-to-date. Additionally, we’ll discuss why consistent call-in procedures are critical in preventing leave abuse.

Topics Covered:

• ADA leave eligibility requirements
• Managing FMLA leave abuse
• Detecting Workers’ Compensation fraud
• The importance of up-to-date job descriptions
• Best practices for investigating leave fraud

Learning Objectives

• Understand the eligibility requirements for ADA, FMLA, and Workers’ Compensation.
• Learn how to gather and document evidence for fraud investigations.
• Determine when it’s appropriate to hire an outside investigator.
• Implement effective call-in procedures to minimize the risk of fraud.
• Ensure job descriptions are accurate and up-to-date.

Why You Should Attend:

• Chief Executive Officer
• Chief Operating Officer
• VP of Human Resources
• Chief Learning Officer
• Director
• Project Manager
• Payroll Professional
• Operations Manager
• Supervisor
• Team Leader
• Human Resources Professional
• Talent Management Professional

About Our Speaker

Suzanne Lucas, better known as the Evil HR Lady, spent a decade in corporate HR, where she hired, fired, managed the numbers, and double-checked with the lawyers. She left that world to embark on a new mission to enhance the world of work for all individuals. Suzanne’s company, Improve Your HR, focuses on improving HR for everyone, through writing, training, and speaking.