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Early EA Member - $159

EA Member - $189

Non-Member - $229

Managing employee absences in the face of ever-changing and sometimes conflicting laws is a monumental task

About the Program:

Injury, illness, pregnancy or disability, or any combination, may require an employee's leave of absence. That requirement may trigger the application of various state and federal laws that seem to mandate overlapping or even contradictory responses by the employer.

This program will shed light on your responsibilities and obligations when an employee's absence, illness, injury, or disability thrusts you in the middle of many complex federal and state laws including ADA, Ohio Workers' Compensation Law, new FMLA regulations, and the proposed state and federal paid sick time legislation.

During this seminar, you will:

• Identify which law applies when
• Discover the interrelationship among overlapping leave laws
• Effectively manage employee leaves of absences without violating the law 
• Gain knowledge of the proposed paid leave legislation
• Understand the DOL's recent clarification of FMLA rights
• Obtain guidance in applying the most recent FMLA provisions
• Learn the requirements of Ohio's New Family Military Leave

This program has been approved for 5.75 HRCI General Recertification

Credit Hours towards PHR, SPHR, and GPHR Certifications.

Your Instructor:

James B. Yates, Esq.

James B. Yates is a member of Eastman & Smith Ltd.'s labor and employment section. He represents public and private sector employers in all facets of labor and employment law matters including collective bargaining, general personnel planning and counseling, equal employment opportunity matters, workers' compensation and compliance with the Americans with Disability Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act. Mr. Yates has represented employers in labor and employment law related matters with various agencies such as the Industrial Commission, NLRB, EEOC, OSHA, SERB, OCRC, OBES and in state and federal courts and arbitration tribunals. He regularly consults with clients regarding the drafting and implementation of employment policies and conducts supervisor training. Mr. Yates is a frequent speaker at seminars regarding a myriad of labor and employment law topics.

You may send a substitute at any time; however, no-shows or cancellations within 5 full business days of the program will be responsible for the full registration fee.  The Employers’ Association reserves the right to reschedule or cancel seminars if minimum requirements are not met.