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Processing family and medical leave can be challenging since each situation is unique. This webinar will identify effective processes and address common challenges districts encounter when implementing the Family and Medical Leave Act. The presenters will address key procedures including identifying qualifying events, applying eligibility criteria, providing timely notice, obtaining and evaluating medical certifications, designating leave, and managing intermittent leave.

HR leaders are often called upon to respond to complaints and allegations about potential employee misconduct.  It is the HR leader’s responsibility to thoroughly investigate and respond appropriately while protecting confidentiality and the well-being of all parties involved.  This balancing act requires sensitivity, skills, and a well-planned investigative process. This webinar, presented by two experienced HR leaders, will discuss what steps to take before, during, and after the investigation. Discussion topics will include conducting interviews, tape recording and documentation, working with attorneys and law enforcement, and how to conclude the investigation.

It’s inevitable—employees are going to miss work. The challenge is keeping up with who is out, what type of leave applies, and managing notifications and return to work. The first step is to identify and understand the leave benefits available to public school employees. This workshop explains the various types of leave and how they interact. Other topics covered include communicating with departments and employees, coordinating leave and workers’ compensation benefits, understanding the role of policy, processing leave, and identifying strategies for reducing employee absences.

Every leave request is unique, so how do you get a grip on all the rules for applying and processing family and medical leave? Using actual situations in exercises and case studies, participants will learn how to apply the 2009 FMLA regulations, identify potential problem areas, and develop procedures for administering family and medical leave. Scenarios related to standard FMLA, leave for qualifying exigency, and military caregiver leave will be used to discover answers to the most frequently asked family and medical leave questions.

All new hires are required to complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (Form I-9). This webinar will walk through the step-by-step process of completing and updating the Form I-9 addressing common questions and pitfalls along the way. The presenters will cover when and how each section should be completed, what identification and work authorization documents can be accepted, who should sign the form on behalf of the district, how long forms should be retained and what to do if you discover incomplete or missing I-9s.