Family, Medical and other Protected Leave

Federal law and numerous state and local laws require employers to provide family, medical or other types of protected leave to employees in some situations. In this course, employees learn how to comply with these laws and your organization’s policies. Managers learn about their special obligations for ensuring compliance with these laws.

Employers face an increasing number of lawsuits for failing to comply with the requirements of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and comparable state and local laws. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in further expansion of family, medical and other protected leave laws and increased employers’ risk of non-compliance.

While employees cannot be expected to become experts in the nuances of these laws, they must know enough to be able to spot issues and seek guidance from HR. Managers, in particular, must fully understand the steps they must take to comply.