Navigating Leave
Navigating leave is a must for supervisors and managers. Learn the ins and recent changes to VT's Parental & Family Leave law.
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About this event
- Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes
Navigating a Parental and Family Leave in Vermont
This training provides HR professionals, managers, and business owners with a comprehensive understanding of how to navigate Parental and Family Leave in Vermont. Participants will gain clarity on the Vermont Parental and Family Leave Act (VPFLA), how it interacts with the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and what their responsibilities are when an employee requests leave for family or medical reasons.
The session will walk through eligibility requirements, covered leave reasons, documentation and medical certification processes, and best practices for communication and documentation. It will also address practical strategies for managing intermittent or reduced schedule leaves, ensuring compliance, and supporting both the employee and the business during the leave period.
Key Topics Covered:
- Overview of Vermont Parental and Family Leave Act (VPFLA)
- How VPFLA overlaps or differs from FMLA
- Eligibility, leave duration, and qualifying reasons
- Documentation and medical certification
- Intermittent and reduced schedule leave considerations
- Pay and benefits during leave
- Reintegration after leave
- Employer best practices and compliance tips
Learning Objectives:
- Understand legal requirements under Vermont and federal family leave laws.
- Identify steps to evaluate and manage employee leave requests.
- Learn how to handle intermittent leave and reduced work schedules.
- Explore tools and strategies to maintain compliance and support workforce continuity during leave periods.
Frequently asked questions
This training is essential for any managers and supervisors, especially given recent changes to VT's Parental & Family leave law that went into effect July 1st. HR professionals at any level or anyone responsible for administering leave/time off plans.
Refund requests will be automatically processed up to 7 days in advance of the session. Any refund requests less than 7 days prior to the session will be considered on a case-by-case basis.