Following local, state and federal rules for employee leaves and accommodations can be tough. How do you keep up with strict tracking requirements? What do you do when one employee is out on several types of leave at the same time?
Even if you have a human resources team, the task is difficult. But not staying on top of the regulations might bring risk and legal liability to your company.
said their workforce has included an employee with a disabling condition.
are unsure how to connect an at-risk employee with assistance.
have little knowledge of how to implement a reasonable accommodation.
Data based on a survey of 300 respondents and conducted September 2014 by a third-party research firm hired by The Standard.
Organizations might also have compliance problems with the Department of Labor, which is conducting more probes and fining employers who don’t satisfy requirements.
How do HR teams with little time handle the increasing workload? How do employers and professionals minimize exposure to risk?
Very collaborative, very transparent, very forthcoming. They're doing the heavy lifting and it takes the burden off of us.
HR Decision Maker, 5,000+ Employees, Government, taken from customer research conducted by The Standard in 2017
Best Practices for Administering Intermittent Leaves in the Workplace
Find out how to handle periodic absences. Read this article by Lincoln Dirks, senior compliance analyst, and Sandy Johnson, disability and productivity consultant.
Accommodate, Don’t Terminate: Best Employer Practices For ADAAA Compliance
Read about common mistakes employers make with ADAAA compliance. In this article, disability and productivity consultant Sandy Johnson and Alycia Bleeker, J.D., provide tips on how to avoid these errors and protect your business.
Working with a carrier who can track and manage your leave compliance makes a lot of sense. With the right expertise, a provider can help you manage risk, remain on top of the latest requirements and free up time for your HR team.
Absence Management Services make it easy to track employee leaves like Short Term Disability or Family Medical Leave. We offer expert help to stay in compliance with all state and federal regulations.
Paid Family Leave laws continue to evolve and change. To stay up to date on developments, visit our blog for the latest PFL news and resources.
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