M.I.A.—Managing Inevitable Absences
Description: 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.
Topics Covered:
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Understanding state and federal leave benefits
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Defining local leave benefits and policy
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Coordinating and managing leave efficiently
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Controlling absence rates
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