Leave Laws Explained

Presented by:  Keith Young

Keith is an employee benefits consultant in the Gibson Chicago office. He brings 25 years of experience in specialty benefits; life, disability, voluntary, and absence management. He has worked with employers across the country ranging from mid-size to Fortune 100. He brings a detailed-oriented approach to navigating FMLA and ADA as well as the complex and emerging state mandated paid family leave programs. An expert in financial stewardship on behalf of his clients, he is equally as focused on creating a positive and supportive employee experience. Keith is native of Maine and a graduate of Amherst College.

This workshop provides a comprehensive overview of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), focusing on employer responsibilities, recent case studies, and state-paid family medical leave policies. Attendees will leave the session with a better understanding of how FMLA applies to their workplace and the importance of compliance with state and federal regulations.

 Key Learning Objectives:

1. Understand Employer Responsibilities Under FMLA
   Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to explain their obligations as employers under the FMLA, including eligibility, notice requirements, and maintaining job protection during leave.
2. Analyze Recent FMLA Case Studies
   After the session, participants will be able to evaluate recent FMLA cases and apply the lessons learned to real-world scenarios within their organization.
3. Summarize State Paid Family Medical Leave Policies
   By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to summarize state-specific paid family medical leave programs and identify how these policies interact with federal FMLA requirements.

This Session Has Been Approved for SHRM and HRCI Recertification Credits