Course Info
Absence, Leave Abuse and Medical Issues Week
Whether you’re an HR professional, Employee Relations practitioner, EEO specialist, supervisor, or agency counsel, you have undoubtedly faced a leave-related challenge or two. And chances are, you may have struggled with some of the more complicated scenarios. Leave and medical issues create a complex and seemingly burdensome issue, one often laced with emotion and intersecting – even conflicting – laws.
Monday, Sept. 23: Understanding Federal Leave Categories and Processes
During day one, we dive right into an overview of the Federal leave categories, covering everything from annual leave to parental bereavement to sick leave and leave without pay. The discussion will focus on which leave categories are discretionary and which are entitlements, and will identify the limitations on each type of leave.
Tuesday, Sept. 24: Leave-related Discipline and Medical Removals
Today’s class will provide you with the foundation for connecting employee leave abuse with discipline. You’ll leave with the knowledge of the documentation necessary to discipline employees and the tools to hold them accountable. Plus, you’ll learn approaches to remove an employee whose medical condition makes them unable to perform their job.
Wednesday, Sept. 25: Reasonable Accommodation: Entitlements and Processes
This session will tackle the often complicated intersection between leave and disability accommodation. You’ll come away with a grounding in reasonable accommodation and the tools necessary for determining whether leave, flexible work schedules, or alternative work locations are effective accommodations.
Thursday, Sept. 26: Medical Documentation, Medical Requests and Record Confidentiality
How do you make a decision on an employee’s request for accommodation without seeing his/her/their medical documentation? Who collects that information? Where does it go? And how do you determine if an employee with a medical condition is a direct threat? This training focuses on the correct handling and requesting of all things related to medical information, including medical exams and inquiries during the pre- and post-employment processes.
Friday, Sept. 27: Managing Telework and Hybrid Workers
Telework is not just one of the most commonly requested accommodations for individuals who have physical and mental disabilities – it’s also one of the most effective. If someone is going to work away from the office, however, you’re going to need to set expectations. This class will help you lay that groundwork.
Learning objectives
- Identify the five elements of discipline and apply them to leave abuse scenarios.
- Remove employees for excessive absence and medical inability to perform.
- Determine whether to approve leave as a reasonable accommodation.
- Appropriately request medical documentation.
- Effectively manage the issues that arise among mobile and hybrid workers.
Training time
12:30 pm – 4:30 pm ET each day
Pricing
Early bird (register by Aug. 23, 2024)
- 5 days = $1,695
- 4 days = $1,465
- 3 days = $1,095
- 2 days = $825
- 1 day = $495
Standard (register through Sept. 27, 2024)
- 5 days = $1,795
- 4 days =$1,5565
- 3 days = $1,195
- 2 days = $925
- 1 day = $595
Event FAQs
Can I attend this class using my government computer?
This event will be held on Zoom. Many government computers and systems allow Zoom access. If for some reason your firewall will not allow access, you are welcome to use your personal email address to register and to attend the sessions from your personal device. Dial-in telephone access is also available.
Can I earn CLE credits for this class?
CLE applications are the responsibility of each attendee; FELTG does not apply for the credits on behalf of attendees. If you are seeking CLE credit, you may use the materials provided by FELTG in submission to your state bar. You may also request a certificate of completion which will contain the number of training hours attended.
Can I share my access link with co-workers?
No. Registration for this event is per individual, and access links may not be shared. Each link may only be used by one person.
Can I register a teleworker?
This event is individual registration, so the cost is the same whether the person is teleworking or attending from an agency facility.
How do I receive a group discount?
Group discounts are available for agencies registering 10 or more individuals for the full event by the early bird registration deadline. The group discount must be requested in writing with registration submission via email or fax.
What are the Substitute, Cancellation and No-show Policies for Registered Participants?
Substitutions may be made at no cost with advance notice to FELTG. We kindly request 24 hours’ advance notice. No substitutions will be permitted within one hour of the training start time. No cancellations are accepted within 30 days of the training start date. No cancellations are accepted on pre-paid registrations. There are no refunds for no-shows.
- Type: Pre-Scheduled
- Start Date: September 23, 2024
- Start Time: 12:30 PM
- End Date: September 27, 2024
- End Time: 4:30 PM
- Categories: EEO/DEIA Training, Employee Relations, Litigation & Advocacy, Supervisor Training
- Instructors: Ann Modlin Boehm, Bob Woods, Katherine Atkinson
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Can I attend Virtual Training from my government computer?
FELTG uses Zoom to broadcast our Virtual Training Institute events. Many government computers and systems allow Zoom access. If for some reason your firewall will not allow access, you’re welcome to use your personal email address to register, and to attend the sessions from your personal device.
Can I share my access link with co-workers?
No. Registration for each event is per individual, and access links may not be shared. Each link may only be used by one person.
Can I register a teleworker?
Each event is individual registration, so the cost is the same whether the person is teleworking or in an agency facility.
How do I receive a group rate discount?
Group rates are available for agencies registering 10 or more individuals. Group discounts end the same day as early bird registration. Please see the event description for exact details.