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Navigating Leaves of Absence


Total Credits: 1 including 1 Personnel/Human Resources - Non-technical

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Categories:
ACPEN Industry Institute |  Human Resources |  Practice Management
Faculty:
Alana Ackels
Course Levels:
Basic
Duration:
1 Hour
License:
Expires 30 day(s) after program date.

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Description

What obligations does an employer have when an employee needs to take a leave of absence? This presentation will provide an overview of the complicated, intertwined compliance obligations triggered when an employee requests a medical leave of absence (including for pregnancy, mental health, or addiction).

 

Basic Course Information

Learning Objectives
  • Understand company compliance obligations when an employee requests a leave of absence 
  • Understand how the myriad of federal leave laws intertwine 

Major Subjects
  • Family Medical Leave Act - full time and intermittent
  • Americans With Disabilities Act 
  • Special rules for managers 
  • Handling fraud, abuse, and performance issues in connection with a leave of absence 

Course Materials

Faculty

Alana Ackels's Profile

Alana Ackels Related Seminars and Products


Alana advises employers on minimizing risk, protecting their businesses, and navigating the multitude of state and federal laws governing the employer-employee relationship. She works with companies across all types of industries, including retail, hospitality and technology, and organizations that often have workforces distributed across the country. In recent years, she has developed a niche helping international businesses, with headquarters in jurisdictions as diverse as Australia and India, expand into U.S. markets.  

Whether managing regulatory compliance issues for a startup or growing business, helping an employer with a risky termination or navigating a whistleblower action, Alana adeptly balances legal exposure and business priorities across the employment law spectrum. She prepares employment, confidentiality and noncompetition agreements; employee handbooks; and other policies that reduce legal exposure. Alana uses her vast trial experience to help companies avoid mistakes that often lead to litigation. She also prepares injury benefit plans for employers who choose to opt out of workers compensation in Texas and manages the plan rollout for companies that go nonsubscriber.


Dates

Fri, May 30, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 11:07 AM EDT
Mon, Jun 09, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 1:07 PM EDT
Mon, Jun 16, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 11:07 AM EDT
Thu, Jun 26, 2025 - 7:00 PM to 8:07 PM EDT
Mon, Jul 07, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 11:07 AM EDT
Fri, Jul 25, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 1:07 PM EDT
Wed, Aug 06, 2025 - 2:00 PM to 3:07 PM EDT
Sat, Aug 23, 2025 - 4:00 PM to 5:07 PM EDT
Wed, Sep 10, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 11:07 AM EDT
Fri, Sep 26, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 1:07 PM EDT
Wed, Oct 08, 2025 - 2:00 PM to 3:07 PM EDT
Fri, Oct 24, 2025 - 4:00 PM to 5:07 PM EDT
Sat, Nov 15, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 11:07 AM EST
Mon, Nov 24, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 1:07 PM EST
Wed, Dec 10, 2025 - 2:00 PM to 3:07 PM EST
Fri, Dec 19, 2025 - 4:00 PM to 5:07 PM EST
Sat, Dec 27, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 11:07 AM EST
Wed, Jan 14, 2026 - 12:00 PM to 1:07 PM EST
Sat, Jan 24, 2026 - 2:00 PM to 3:07 PM EST
Tue, Feb 03, 2026 - 7:00 PM to 8:07 PM EST
Tue, Feb 24, 2026 - 10:00 AM to 11:07 AM EST
Fri, Mar 13, 2026 - 12:00 PM to 1:07 PM EDT
Tue, Mar 24, 2026 - 2:00 PM to 3:07 PM EDT
Wed, Apr 08, 2026 - 4:00 PM to 5:07 PM EDT
Fri, Apr 24, 2026 - 10:00 AM to 11:07 AM EDT
Fri, May 08, 2026 - 12:00 PM to 1:07 PM EDT
Fri, May 22, 2026 - 2:00 PM to 3:07 PM EDT
Thu, Jun 04, 2026 - 4:00 PM to 5:07 PM EDT
Fri, Jun 19, 2026 - 10:00 AM to 11:07 AM EDT
Wed, Jun 24, 2026 - 12:00 PM to 1:07 PM EDT

Additional Info

Basic Course Information

Prerequisites None
Advanced Preparation  None
Designed For

Business owners, business advisors, HR professionals, risk professionals, and managers

 


Original Recording Date

5/25/23

 


Yellow Book No
Course Developer Alana Ackels
Date Added to Catalog 5/17/2023

Additional Information

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Please contact Anne Taylor for any complaints. anne.taylor@acpen.com, (972-377-8199). 


Official Registry Statement

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Instructional Delivery Method

Group Internet Based


Course Registration Requirements

Online Registration


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