More than 30 years after the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) became law, employers face a leave compliance landscape that is more complex than ever. Today, most states have enacted some form of employee leave law, and no two laws are exactly alike. The result is a complicated patchwork of requirements that employers must navigate while also meeting their federal FMLA obligations. The risks of missteps, inconsistent administration, and costly compliance errors continue to rise.
Join this insightful webcast to uncover the critical strategies HR professionals need to confidently navigate today’s complex leave law landscape. You’ll gain practical guidance on coordinating federal FMLA requirements with state leave mandates, understanding key eligibility and coverage rules, and identifying potential compliance pitfalls before they become problems.
J. J. Keller’s compliance experts will discuss:
- The latest trends in state leave laws and expanding employee leave rights.
- Why statutory definitions can make or break your compliance strategy.
- How federal and state leave laws interact, including when state leave may run concurrently with federal FMLA leave and ways to reduce leave stacking risks.
- Key considerations for building a more effective leave management and compliance program.
You’ll leave with actionable insights to strengthen your leave administration and stay ahead of changing regulations.
Register now and gain the confidence to navigate FMLA and state leave law compliance with clarity.
Meet the Presenters
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Darlene M. Clabault, SHRM-CP, PHR, CLMS
Compliance Expert, J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.
Darlene M. Clabault, SHRM-CP, PHR, CLMS has been at J. J. Keller & Associates since 1996. As a member of the Human Resources Publishing team, she researches and creates content on a number of HR topics such as employee leave, the FMLA, the ADA, and HIPAA. She has presented at a variety of HR-related events, and her work has been published in books and periodicals. As a compliance expert for a variety of publications and services, Darlene has helped many Human Resource professionals with their issues and challenges.
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Michelle Higgins
Associate Editor, J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.
Michelle Higgins is an Associate Editor at J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. She researches and creates content on topics such as recruiting, hiring, FMLA leave, independent contractors, and workplace violence. Michelle is the editor for three monthly newsletters and presents multiple webcasts and training sessions throughout the year.
SHRM certification has approved this webinar for 1 PDC toward SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP recertification. A program code will be provided at the end of the webinar.