Leaves of Absence and Medical Issues

Webinar Overview

Effective planning is essential when managing paid and unpaid leave requests, as well as addressing medical issues. What kinds of things should an employer do to lessen the impact of such issues as communicable diseases or concerns about drug use (legal and illegal)?

This webinar explores the following legal and related topics: Medical screening and testing, Managing remote work, including how to assess eligibility for remote work (job descriptions, accommodations, electronic access) workplace communication–HIPAA, privacy, etc.; Employer’s rights when an employee is unable to work due to an illness or injury; Family and Medical Leave Act apply; Jurisdictions that have recently enacted a sick leave law; Reasonable accommodation because of a disability.

Learning Objectives:

• Plan for Leave Management: Develop effective strategies to manage paid and unpaid leave requests while minimizing operational disruptions
• Address Medical and Health-Related Workplace Concerns:
  • Understand employer responsibilities and best practices for handling medical screenings, testing, and communicable disease prevention
  • Identify appropriate steps to address concerns about drug use (both legal and illegal) in the workplace
  • Navigate Remote Work Policies: Assess eligibility for remote work through tools such as job descriptions, accommodations, and electronic access
  • Implement strategies to manage remote work while maintaining compliance and productivity
• Ensure Legal Compliance with Privacy Laws: Understand how HIPAA and other privacy laws apply to workplace communications about employee health issues
• Understand Employer Rights and Obligations: Learn about an employer’s rights and responsibilities when an employee is unable to work due to illness, injury, or disability
• Apply Leave and Disability Laws Effectively:
  • Determine how the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and newly enacted sick leave laws apply to various scenarios
  • Understand the concept of reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities and how to implement them effectively

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