Event Title:

Organization:

  Business

  San Francisco

Start Date:

  7/9/2013

End Date:

  7/30/2013

Start Time:

  10:30 AM

End Time:

  12:00 PM

Event Info: 

  Tuesdays July 9 - July 30 10:30am-12:00pm

6 CA/General Recertification Credits

Navigate the maze of California's myriad laws on employee leaves of absence. Develop effective policies and implement a program for complying with all state and federal statutes.

Tuesday, July 9 - Legal & Policy Issues
Determine the basic legal and policy issues pertaining to paid time off. Identify the elements of coverage and eligibility requirements for Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and California Family Rights Act (CFRA) and determine the impact of FMLA/CFRA on compensation and benefits.

Tuesday, July 16 - Legal Issues (continued)
Identify and apply other laws covering employee medical scenarios, including disability accommodations, pregnancy and new child bonding, as well as family medical, military, civic duty and other leaves of absence.

Tuesday, July 23 - LOA Administration
Determine the legal and practical requirements for administering leaves of absence, including employee notice, employer notices, medical certifications, and retroactive designations.

Tuesday, July 30 - LOA Administration and Return to Work
Determine additional legal and practical requirements for administering leaves of absence, including fitness for duty certifications, job reinstatement periods, and exceptions. Identify and apply return to work obligations and best practices, as well as minimizing the legal risks of retaliation claims.

About the Presenter
Mary Topliff, principal of Law Offices of Mary L. Topliff in San Francisco, specializes in employment law counseling, training and compliance. She advises employers on all aspects of employment law, including designing and auditing time off policies to achieve compliance and employer objectives. Ms. Topliff recently served on the NCHRA Board of Directors.

http://www.nchra.org

Location:

  Online

Room:

Address:

  Online

Phone:

  415-291-1992

City:

  San Francisco

State/Province:

  CA