The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) can present difficulties in application and compliance.

This webinar will assist the parties in their understanding of recurring issues and pitfalls that are associated with the Act, and specifically 'intermittent leave.' The focus will be on the distribution of vital information as well as the practical application of such knowledge to intermittent leave patterns and issues.

You will become familiar with such dangers and it is anticipated that you will gain the tools to address these issues directly and confidently.

AGENDA

Family Medical Leave Act

• History of the Act
  
• Applicability
  
• Employer Requirements
  
• Benefits
  
• EmployerEmployee Relationship
  
• Notice Issues
  
• Administration/Compliance
  
• What Is Intermittent Leave?

Relation to Other Issues

• Workers' Compensation
  
• Duplication
  
• Differences in Benefits
  
• Non-Industrial Benefits
  
• Long-Term Disability
  
• Short-Term Disability
  
• Specific Recurring Issues
  
• Pregnancy
  
• Chronic Conditions
  
• Serious Health Conditions
  
• Other Types of Leave

Pitfalls of Intermittent

• Business Practical Effects
  
• Compliance With Other Federal Statutes
  
• Recent Court Decisions
  
• Proactive Tips

About The Presenter

James B. Fairbanks, Esq.

• Shareholder with Treece, Alfrey, Musat & Bosworth, P.C. and head of the Workers' Compensation Department
  
• Practice emphasizes workers' compensation defense, professional malpractice defense, subrogation, and general liability defense
  
• Conducts regular seminars and workshops: Has been a regular speaker/presenter for Lorman
  
• J.D. degree, University of Colorado School of Law