Benefits Corner:

Manage Legitimate Absences while Minimizing Abuse on March 13
S.S. Nesbitt and Mutual of Omaha host FMLA breakfast briefing

It has been estimated that more than 60 percent of employers suspect they have given family and medical leave that was unwarranted. With good reason, however, employers tend to be cautious when questioning a Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) request: according to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, employees who successfully sue for wrongful termination based on an FMLA absence receive an average of $87,500 to $450,000 in damages. By having a plan to handle FMLA absences, HR managers can ensure that employees who need the time off receive it, while cutting down on the amount of unjustifiable cases.

Ann Marie Hejina from ComPsych Corporation will be teaching attendees:

• The differences in state FMLA laws
• How to avoid the common FMLA mistakes employers make that lead to lawsuits
• How to implement effective strategies for managing FMLA, including work-life support, legal guidance and disability vendor coordination
• The latest changes in the Federal regulation and anticipated changes this year

FMLA Breakfast Briefing
When: Thursday, March 13
Time: 7:30 – 9 a.m.
Where: S.S. Nesbitt’s corporate office
3500 Blue Lake Drive, Suite 120
Birmingham, Ala. 35242

Please call or e-mail Linda Buchanan to reserve space – (205) 262-2652