2019 - FMLA Self-Audits: Find and Fix Your Leave Practice Problems Before the Feds Do

The importance of understanding FMLA requirements and recent updates
Why conducting a FMLA self-audit is always a smart maintenance move
What your audit should cover—FMLA recordkeeping, training, leave procedures, and more
What the DOL will look for during a FMLA investigation
Statistical
Leave trends
Leave requests
Trends in approvals and responses to requests by Supervisor and Group/Department
Anecdotal
Interviews with employees, supervisors, administrators, managers
Documents
Records of requests, notices, determinations, medical
Certifications and e-certification
Employer’s FMLA Policy and Handbook
Why training employees in FMLA compliance is essential—and pointers on how to ensure that managers know the proper steps to take to respond to requests, returns to work, etc.
Why communicating your FMLA leave policy—and having a policy readily available—is so important
How to ensure that your FMLA forms are up-to-date and compliant
The importance of proper FMLA-related correspondence
How to ensure that you’re following recertification guidelines within the proper time frame