Top FMLA and ADA Mistakes to Avoid and Correct

Agenda / Content Covered

1:00 - 2:30, Ralph R. Smith III

1. Risks in Improperly Determining Employee Eligibility
2. Mistakes to Avoid When Notifying Employees of FMLA Rights
3. Cutting Corners on Leave Policies (With Examples)
4. Unintended Consequences of Not Understanding How the ADA Affects Leave
5. Failing to Consider the Interactions Between State Leave Laws and the FMLA: Problems and Pitfalls
6. Hidden Dangers in Failing to Track Employee Leave
7. Dangers Posed By Not Sufficiently Investigating Potential Leave Abuse
8. Failing to Train Managers on the FMLA and the ADA - Top Risks
9. Retaliating Against Employees for FMLA-Protected Absences: Legal Hazards

Accreditation Details:

Ralph R Smith III is a shareholder and co-chair of the labor and employment group of Capehart & Scatchard, P.A. Mr. Smith focuses his practice in employment litigation and preventative employment practices, including counseling employers on the creation of employment policies, non-compete and trade secret agreements, and training employers to avoid employment-related litigation. He represents both companies and individuals in related complex commercial litigation before federal states courts and administrative agencies in labor and employment cases, including race, gender, age, national origin, disability; and workplace harassment and discrimination matters; wage-and-hour disputes; restrictive covenants; grievances; arbitrations; drug testing; and employment-related contract issues. Mr. Smith earned his B.A. degree, magna cum laude, from Temple University; and his J.D. degree, cum laude, from Temple University School of Law.