ADA/FMLA Leave Issues

Live Webinar or Recording

October 22, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Eastern

Credit: HRCI: 1.5, SHRM: 1.5, ATAHR: 1.5 (Live Only)

Managing employee leave requests has become significantly more complex for today’s human resource professionals. It's no longer sufficient to simply apply internal leave policies or manage workers' compensation claims. Now, HR teams must navigate a growing maze of federal regulations, including the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA). This comprehensive webinar is designed to help you understand how to remain compliant while effectively managing employee leave and accommodations in the workplace.

This session will break down the legal obligations employers face and offer practical tools to manage various types of leave. We’ll examine how to handle intermittent FMLA leave, define what constitutes a “serious health condition,” explore ADA reasonable accommodation standards, and clarify recent EEOC updates related to pregnancy discrimination. You’ll also gain insights into when it’s lawful to terminate employees for absenteeism and how to align paid leave policies with FMLA requirements.

Topics Covered:

• Intermittent and continuous leave eligibility under FMLA
• Defining serious health conditions
• ADA and reasonable accommodations involving leave
• Pregnancy-related leave and EEOC updates
• Legal strategies for managing absenteeism
• Integration of paid leave with FMLA policies

Your Benefits For Attending:

• Understand when employees are entitled to intermittent or continuous leave under the FMLA
• Learn how to accurately calculate and manage intermittent leave
• Identify what qualifies as a serious health condition under FMLA guidelines
• Clarify when leave of absence may be considered a reasonable accommodation under the ADA
• Determine whether attendance is an essential function of a job
• Stay informed about new EEOC guidance under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act
• Learn when and how to lawfully terminate for excessive absenteeism or tardiness
• Understand how to run paid leaves concurrently with FMLA leave

Attending this webinar will empower you with the knowledge and confidence to handle complex leave issues with greater legal accuracy and HR efficiency.

Who Would Benefit from This Webinar:

• Human Resource Managers
• HR Compliance Officers
• In-house Counsel
• Business Owners
• Leave Administrators
• Benefits Coordinators
• Payroll Professionals

Guest Speaker: Lauren M. Sobaski - Fisher Phillips

Level: Basic

Format: Live Webcast

Field of Study: General

Program Prerequisites: None

Advanced Preparation: None

This program has been approved for credit hours through the HR Certification Institute. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HR Certification Institute website at www.hrci.org.

Aurora Training Advantage is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CPSM or SHRM-SCPSM. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit www.shrmcertification.org.

Aurora Training Advantage is offering continuing education points designed to recognize dedication to training and excellence in human resources.