HR Compliance
Introduction to the FMLA for HR
Course description
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is meant to help employees take care of family and medical responsibilities while still maintaining their jobs and careers. As an HR professional, you are your company’s liaison with employees who need to take FMLA leave; therefore, you need to understand this law and the rules that apply to these situations. This course offers a high-level introduction to the FMLA for HR, familiarizing you with its foundation and generally applicable provisions. By the end of the course, you will be able to recognize when and to whom the FMLA applies, understand key provisions of the law, assist employees in handling leaves appropriately, and protect your organization from liability.
Course Duration: 38 min
Learning objectives:
At the completion of this course, the participant will be able to:- Identify the purpose and benefits of the FMLA
- Recognize when and to whom it applies
- Understand key provisions of the law
- Assist employees in handling leaves appropriately
- Protect your organization from liability