This Leave of Absence introduction course provides a practical introduction to managing employee leave requests while supporting compliance, consistency, and respectful employee communication. Participants will learn how to recognize common leave situations, understand the responsibilities of managers and HR, and avoid mistakes that may expose an organization to unnecessary risk.

This course should cover federal leave requirements, state leave considerations, disability accommodation, pregnancy related protections, workers’ compensation coordination, documentation, and return to work practices.

Participants will learn how to:

1. Recognize when an employee’s request may qualify for protected leave.
2. Understand the basic requirements of FMLA, ADA, PWFA, and related state programs.
3. Distinguish between continuous, intermittent, and reduced schedule leave.
4. Respond appropriately when an employee does not use formal legal language.
5. Coordinate leave, disability benefits, workers’ compensation, and workplace accommodations.
6. Maintain confidentiality and appropriate documentation.
7. Support a compliant return to work process.
8. Avoid retaliation, interference, and inconsistent treatment.

Ideal for

HR professionals, supervisors, business owners, payroll teams, benefits administrators, and operations leaders.