The Triple Whammy of Dealing with FMLA, ADAAA and Workers Compensation

Cases that involve the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) and workers' compensation are sometimes called the Bermuda Triangle of employment law. The three laws often conflict, which leaves HR professionals unsure how to proceed.

This 75-minute FMLA, ADA and workers' compensation training gives an overview of each law and its purpose, then maps where they overlap and clash when you manage employee absences.

Through case studies, you'll practice describing and analyzing situations where the laws interact, and see why thinking a situation through before acting is the best protection against costly lawsuits and settlements.

• Recognize and analyze how the ADA, FMLA and workers' compensation laws interact
• Explain the purpose of each law and why they often conflict
• Identify the points of overlap to consider when managing employee absenteeism
• Describe and analyze a situation in which all three laws apply
• Think a situation through before acting on absenteeism issues

• Overview of the Family and Medical Leave Act
• Overview of the ADA Amendments Act
• Overview of workers' compensation laws
• Areas of conflict among the three laws
• Analyzing a situation before taking action
• Case studies

Violations can bring back pay, front pay and liquidated damages, sometimes in multi-million-dollar judgments, and supervisors and managers have been held personally liable under the FMLA. Knowing the rights and duties of both employer and employee helps keep your company out of court.

This session suits supervisors, HR professionals, payroll and benefits administrators, business managers and business owners.

• Human Resources professionals
• Payroll administrators
• Benefits professionals
• Business managers
• Business owners

Bob McKenzie brings over 40 years of extensive human resources management experience to the table. With a rich background spanning various industries in both the private sector, public sector, and nonprofit organizations, Bob has honed his expertise in all facets of HR practices.

His insights and expertise have been recognized in numerous Human Resources trade publications, including HR.com, HR Magazine, HR Florida Review, Vault.com, BNA, the Institute of Management and Administration, and the Business Journals. As a sought-after speaker, Bob has graced several conferences and led engaging audio and web-based seminars.

Bob holds a Bachelor of Science in Commerce Degree with double majors in Industrial Relations and Organizational Behavior from Rider University. Currently residing in Brunswick, GA, Bob continues to be a driving force in the HR industry, offering valuable insights and solutions to organizations worldwide.