When employees don't play fair with your organization's absentee policy and take unplanned or excessive time off, it causes problems - and you need solutions! This webinar will teach you how to create or update your attendance policy, which complies with legal standards and which can be flexible enough to meet the demands of different departments or positions. The program will also address federal and state laws that may be implicated in dealing with attendance issues, such as the FMLA and ADA

Why You Should Attend

Chronic absenteeism can hurt productivity and profits while also severely affecting employee morale. You'll discover how to recognize and deal with patterns of attendance abuse. The typical reasons behind unnecessary time off, why it deserves your attention and what you can do to prevent it. You'll discover what disciplinary steps you can take even in the most sensitive situations and strategies for addressing the most common employee absenteeism problems.

Areas Covered in the Session

• What are legally protected absences under federal laws
• How to recognize and deal with patterns of abuse
• How to develop strategies to identify and manage leave abuse red flags
• Explore the importance of a written attendance policy and consistent tracking
• Discover why you’ve never enforced an absenteeism policy in the past -without being accused of discrimination or harassment

Who Will Benefit

• Labor & Employee Relations Managers
• Employee Benefit Specialists
• FMLA Coordinators
• FMLA Leave Managers
• HR Professionals
• FMLA and Leave Management Coordinators