Certificate Program in FMLA and ADA Compliance and Best Practice

Council, in association with The George Washington University School of Business, has designed this comprehensive three-day program with 18 information-packed sessions that provide complete A-to-Z coverage of all aspects of FMLA and ADA compliance and best practice.

You will return to your office with practical tools and critical strategies that will enable you to tackle the challenging FMLA and ADA issues you confront everyday. You will also receive an update on all of the very latest developments in FMLA and ADA compliance, court cases, proposed legislation, and emerging trends.

A few of the topics covered in this program include:

Determining what constitutes a "disability" under ADA
Navigating the perplexing reasonable accommodation discussion
Determining reasonable accommodations and undue hardships
Employer coverage and employee eligibility under the FMLA
Obtaining proper medical certifications to ensure employee entitlement to leave
Managing Intermittent and reduced-schedule leave
Reducing the risk of litigation with employees on leave
Minimizing absenteeism and productivity challenges

The Certificate Program in FMLA and ADA Compliance and Best Practice program is approved for 18.75 credit hours toward PHR and SPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI).

The use of this seal is not an endorsement by the HR Certification Institute of the quality of the program. It means that this program has met the HR Certification Institute’s criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit.

Training Events Classes:

Location	Brochure	Venue	Date	Price	Register
SACRAMENTO, CA		Residence Inn Sacramento Phone:916-649-1300 Website: www.residenceinn.com Address: 2410 West El Camino Avenue City: SACRAMENTO State: CA Zip: 95833	03/24/2010	$1895.00	Attendee Information Salutation Mr. Ms. Mrs. First Name* MI Last Name* Phone Number* Fax Number I would like to receive updates via fax Email Address* I would like to receive updates via email Confidentiality is of paramount importance to us here at Council. We agree not to abuse the use of your email address, and will not supply your email information to anyone outside of our company. Company Name* Address* Suite / Unit City* State* Zip* Business Telephone Number* Business Fax Number HR Director's Name Number of Employees How Did You Hear About Us? Approving Manager First Name Last Name Job Title Email Address
HOUSTON, TX		Courtyard Houston by the Galleria Phone:713-622-3611 Website: www.courtyard.com Address: 2900 Sage Road City: HOUSTON State: TX Zip: 77056	03/29/2010	$1895.00	Attendee Information Salutation Mr. Ms. Mrs. First Name* MI Last Name* Phone Number* Fax Number I would like to receive updates via fax Email Address* I would like to receive updates via email Confidentiality is of paramount importance to us here at Council. We agree not to abuse the use of your email address, and will not supply your email information to anyone outside of our company. Company Name* Address* Suite / Unit City* State* Zip* Business Telephone Number* Business Fax Number HR Director's Name Number of Employees How Did You Hear About Us? Approving Manager First Name Last Name Job Title Email Address
CLEVELAND, OH		Wyndham Hotel Playhouse Square Phone:216-615-7500 Website: www.wyndham.com Address: 1260 Euclid Avenue City: CLEVELAND State: OH Zip: 44115	04/13/2010	$1895.00	Attendee Information Salutation Mr. Ms. Mrs. First Name* MI Last Name* Phone Number* Fax Number I would like to receive updates via fax Email Address* I would like to receive updates via email Confidentiality is of paramount importance to us here at Council. We agree not to abuse the use of your email address, and will not supply your email information to anyone outside of our company. Company Name* Address* Suite / Unit City* State* Zip* Business Telephone Number* Business Fax Number HR Director's Name Number of Employees How Did You Hear About Us? Approving Manager First Name Last Name Job Title Email Address
LITTLE ROCK, AR		Embassy Suites Phone:501-312-9000 Website: www.embassysuites.com Address: 11301 Financial Center Parkway City: LITTLE ROCK State: AR Zip: 72211	04/14/2010	$1895.00 Early Bird: $1595.00	Attendee Information Salutation Mr. Ms. Mrs. First Name* MI Last Name* Phone Number* Fax Number I would like to receive updates via fax Email Address* I would like to receive updates via email Confidentiality is of paramount importance to us here at Council. We agree not to abuse the use of your email address, and will not supply your email information to anyone outside of our company. Company Name* Address* Suite / Unit City* State* Zip* Business Telephone Number* Business Fax Number HR Director's Name Number of Employees How Did You Hear About Us? Approving Manager First Name Last Name Job Title Email Address
ANCHORAGE, AK		Courtyard Anchorage Airport Phone:907-245-0322 Website: www.courtyard.com Address: 4901 Spenard Road City: ANCHORAGE State: AK Zip: 99517	04/21/2010	$1895.00 Early Bird: $1595.00	Attendee Information Salutation Mr. Ms. Mrs. First Name* MI Last Name* Phone Number* Fax Number I would like to receive updates via fax Email Address* I would like to receive updates via email Confidentiality is of paramount importance to us here at Council. We agree not to abuse the use of your email address, and will not supply your email information to anyone outside of our company. Company Name* Address* Suite / Unit City* State* Zip* Business Telephone Number* Business Fax Number HR Director's Name Number of Employees How Did You Hear About Us? Approving Manager First Name Last Name Job Title Email Address
CHICAGO, IL		Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown Phone:312-943-3800 Website: www.embassysuites.com Address: 600 North State Street City: CHICAGO State: IL Zip: 60654	04/27/2010	$1895.00 Early Bird: $1595.00	Attendee Information Salutation Mr. Ms. Mrs. First Name* MI Last Name* Phone Number* Fax Number I would like to receive updates via fax Email Address* I would like to receive updates via email Confidentiality is of paramount importance to us here at Council. We agree not to abuse the use of your email address, and will not supply your email information to anyone outside of our company. Company Name* Address* Suite / Unit City* State* Zip* Business Telephone Number* Business Fax Number HR Director's Name Number of Employees How Did You Hear About Us? Approving Manager First Name Last Name Job Title Email Address
ALBUQUERQUE, NM		To Be Determined	04/27/2010	$1895.00 Early Bird: $1595.00	Attendee Information Salutation Mr. Ms. Mrs. First Name* MI Last Name* Phone Number* Fax Number I would like to receive updates via fax Email Address* I would like to receive updates via email Confidentiality is of paramount importance to us here at Council. We agree not to abuse the use of your email address, and will not supply your email information to anyone outside of our company. Company Name* Address* Suite / Unit City* State* Zip* Business Telephone Number* Business Fax Number HR Director's Name Number of Employees How Did You Hear About Us? Approving Manager First Name Last Name Job Title Email Address
NASHVILLE, TN		Doubletree Guest Suites Nashville Phone:615-889-8889 Website: www.doubletree.com Address: 2424 Atrium Way City: NASHVILLE State: TN Zip: 37214	04/28/2010	$1895.00 Early Bird: $1595.00	Attendee Information Salutation Mr. Ms. Mrs. First Name* MI Last Name* Phone Number* Fax Number I would like to receive updates via fax Email Address* I would like to receive updates via email Confidentiality is of paramount importance to us here at Council. We agree not to abuse the use of your email address, and will not supply your email information to anyone outside of our company. Company Name* Address* Suite / Unit City* State* Zip* Business Telephone Number* Business Fax Number HR Director's Name Number of Employees How Did You Hear About Us? Approving Manager First Name Last Name Job Title Email Address
COLUMBUS, OH		To Be Determined	05/03/2010	$1895.00 Early Bird: $1595.00	Attendee Information Salutation Mr. Ms. Mrs. First Name* MI Last Name* Phone Number* Fax Number I would like to receive updates via fax Email Address* I would like to receive updates via email Confidentiality is of paramount importance to us here at Council. We agree not to abuse the use of your email address, and will not supply your email information to anyone outside of our company. Company Name* Address* Suite / Unit City* State* Zip* Business Telephone Number* Business Fax Number HR Director's Name Number of Employees How Did You Hear About Us? Approving Manager First Name Last Name Job Title Email Address
BATON ROUGE, LA		To Be Determined	05/05/2010	$1895.00 Early Bird: $1595.00	Attendee Information Salutation Mr. Ms. Mrs. First Name* MI Last Name* Phone Number* Fax Number I would like to receive updates via fax Email Address* I would like to receive updates via email Confidentiality is of paramount importance to us here at Council. We agree not to abuse the use of your email address, and will not supply your email information to anyone outside of our company. Company Name* Address* Suite / Unit City* State* Zip* Business Telephone Number* Business Fax Number HR Director's Name Number of Employees How Did You Hear About Us? Approving Manager First Name Last Name Job Title Email Address
ARLINGTON, VA		To Be Determined	05/05/2010	$1895.00 Early Bird: $1595.00	Attendee Information Salutation Mr. Ms. Mrs. First Name* MI Last Name* Phone Number* Fax Number I would like to receive updates via fax Email Address* I would like to receive updates via email Confidentiality is of paramount importance to us here at Council. We agree not to abuse the use of your email address, and will not supply your email information to anyone outside of our company. Company Name* Address* Suite / Unit City* State* Zip* Business Telephone Number* Business Fax Number HR Director's Name Number of Employees How Did You Hear About Us? Approving Manager First Name Last Name Job Title Email Address
COLUMBIA, SC		To Be Determined	05/10/2010	$1895.00 Early Bird: $1595.00	Attendee Information Salutation Mr. Ms. Mrs. First Name* MI Last Name* Phone Number* Fax Number I would like to receive updates via fax Email Address* I would like to receive updates via email Confidentiality is of paramount importance to us here at Council. We agree not to abuse the use of your email address, and will not supply your email information to anyone outside of our company. Company Name* Address* Suite / Unit City* State* Zip* Business Telephone Number* Business Fax Number HR Director's Name Number of Employees How Did You Hear About Us? Approving Manager First Name Last Name Job Title Email Address
ANN ARBOR, MI		To Be Determined	05/12/2010	$1895.00 Early Bird: $1595.00	Attendee Information Salutation Mr. Ms. Mrs. First Name* MI Last Name* Phone Number* Fax Number I would like to receive updates via fax Email Address* I would like to receive updates via email Confidentiality is of paramount importance to us here at Council. We agree not to abuse the use of your email address, and will not supply your email information to anyone outside of our company. Company Name* Address* Suite / Unit City* State* Zip* Business Telephone Number* Business Fax Number HR Director's Name Number of Employees How Did You Hear About Us? Approving Manager First Name Last Name Job Title Email Address
DALLAS, TX		To Be Determined	05/17/2010	$1895.00 Early Bird: $1595.00	Attendee Information Salutation Mr. Ms. Mrs. First Name* MI Last Name* Phone Number* Fax Number I would like to receive updates via fax Email Address* I would like to receive updates via email Confidentiality is of paramount importance to us here at Council. We agree not to abuse the use of your email address, and will not supply your email information to anyone outside of our company. Company Name* Address* Suite / Unit City* State* Zip* Business Telephone Number* Business Fax Number HR Director's Name Number of Employees How Did You Hear About Us? Approving Manager First Name Last Name Job Title Email Address
LEXINGTON, KY		To Be Determined	05/24/2010	$1895.00 Early Bird: $1595.00	Attendee Information Salutation Mr. Ms. Mrs. First Name* MI Last Name* Phone Number* Fax Number I would like to receive updates via fax Email Address* I would like to receive updates via email Confidentiality is of paramount importance to us here at Council. We agree not to abuse the use of your email address, and will not supply your email information to anyone outside of our company. Company Name* Address* Suite / Unit City* State* Zip* Business Telephone Number* Business Fax Number HR Director's Name Number of Employees How Did You Hear About Us? Approving Manager First Name Last Name Job Title Email Address
BOSTON, MA	Brochure Coming Soon	To Be Determined	06/01/2010	$1895.00 Early Bird: $1595.00	Attendee Information Salutation Mr. Ms. Mrs. First Name* MI Last Name* Phone Number* Fax Number I would like to receive updates via fax Email Address* I would like to receive updates via email Confidentiality is of paramount importance to us here at Council. We agree not to abuse the use of your email address, and will not supply your email information to anyone outside of our company. Company Name* Address* Suite / Unit City* State* Zip* Business Telephone Number* Business Fax Number HR Director's Name Number of Employees How Did You Hear About Us? Approving Manager First Name Last Name Job Title Email Address
ANAHEIM, CA	Brochure Coming Soon	To Be Determined	06/02/2010	$1895.00 Early Bird: $1595.00	Attendee Information Salutation Mr. Ms. Mrs. First Name* MI Last Name* Phone Number* Fax Number I would like to receive updates via fax Email Address* I would like to receive updates via email Confidentiality is of paramount importance to us here at Council. We agree not to abuse the use of your email address, and will not supply your email information to anyone outside of our company. Company Name* Address* Suite / Unit City* State* Zip* Business Telephone Number* Business Fax Number HR Director's Name Number of Employees How Did You Hear About Us? Approving Manager First Name Last Name Job Title Email Address
PRINCETON, NJ	Brochure Coming Soon	To Be Determined	06/15/2010	$1895.00 Early Bird: $1595.00	Attendee Information Salutation Mr. Ms. Mrs. First Name* MI Last Name* Phone Number* Fax Number I would like to receive updates via fax Email Address* I would like to receive updates via email Confidentiality is of paramount importance to us here at Council. We agree not to abuse the use of your email address, and will not supply your email information to anyone outside of our company. Company Name* Address* Suite / Unit City* State* Zip* Business Telephone Number* Business Fax Number HR Director's Name Number of Employees How Did You Hear About Us? Approving Manager First Name Last Name Job Title Email Address
TAMPA, FL	Brochure Coming Soon	To Be Determined	06/15/2010	$1895.00 Early Bird: $1595.00	Attendee Information Salutation Mr. Ms. Mrs. First Name* MI Last Name* Phone Number* Fax Number I would like to receive updates via fax Email Address* I would like to receive updates via email Confidentiality is of paramount importance to us here at Council. We agree not to abuse the use of your email address, and will not supply your email information to anyone outside of our company. Company Name* Address* Suite / Unit City* State* Zip* Business Telephone Number* Business Fax Number HR Director's Name Number of Employees How Did You Hear About Us? Approving Manager First Name Last Name Job Title Email Address
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL	Brochure Coming Soon	To Be Determined	06/22/2010	$1895.00 Early Bird: $1595.00	Attendee Information Salutation Mr. Ms. Mrs. First Name* MI Last Name* Phone Number* Fax Number I would like to receive updates via fax Email Address* I would like to receive updates via email Confidentiality is of paramount importance to us here at Council. We agree not to abuse the use of your email address, and will not supply your email information to anyone outside of our company. Company Name* Address* Suite / Unit City* State* Zip* Business Telephone Number* Business Fax Number HR Director's Name Number of Employees How Did You Hear About Us? Approving Manager First Name Last Name Job Title Email Address
SAN ANTONIO, TX	Brochure Coming Soon	To Be Determined	06/23/2010	$1895.00 Early Bird: $1595.00	Attendee Information Salutation Mr. Ms. Mrs. First Name* MI Last Name* Phone Number* Fax Number I would like to receive updates via fax Email Address* I would like to receive updates via email Confidentiality is of paramount importance to us here at Council. We agree not to abuse the use of your email address, and will not supply your email information to anyone outside of our company. Company Name* Address* Suite / Unit City* State* Zip* Business Telephone Number* Business Fax Number HR Director's Name Number of Employees How Did You Hear About Us? Approving Manager First Name Last Name Job Title Email Address

Agenda

Day 1

8:00 am: Registration

8:30 am: Moderator's welcome and delegate introductions

Part I: The ADA

8:45 am
Understanding the Legal Prohibitions on Discrimination Against Disabled Individuals

9:45 am - 10:00 am: Break

10:00 am
What Constitutes a "Disability" Under the ADA?

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Lunch

1:00 pm
Determining if a Disabled Individual Is "Qualified" Under the ADA

2:00 pm
Navigating the Often Perplexing Reasonable Accommodation Discussion

3:00 pm - 3:15 pm: Break

3:15 pm
Determining Reasonable Accommodations and Undue Hardships

4:30 pm: Day 1 concludes

Day 2

8:00 am: Refreshments and networking

Part II: The FMLA

8:30 am
Employer Coverage and Employee Eligibility Requirements in the FMLA

9:30 am
Obtaining Proper Medical Certifications to Ensure Employee Entitlement to Leave

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Lunch

1:00 pm
What Your Organization Should Know About FMLA Job and Benefits Restoration Protections for Employees

2:00 pm
Managing Intermittent and Reduced-Schedule Leave

3:00 pm - 3:15 pm: Break

3:15 pm
Avoiding the Common Employer Mistakes That Lead to Expensive Liability

3:30 pm
You Be the Judge: Looking at Real-Life Cases Involving the ADA and the FMLA

4:30 pm: Day 2 concludes

Day 3

8:00 am: Refreshments and networking

Part III: Best Practices in Managing the ADAand FMLA

8:30 am
A Comprehensive Approach: Integrated Disability and Health Management

9:45 am - 10:00 am: Break

10:00 am
Reducing the Risk of Litigation with Employees on Leave

11:15 am
Managing Employee Leaves While Minimizing the Risks

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm: Lunch

1:30 pm
Minimizing Absenteeism and Productivity Challenges

2:30 pm - 2:45 pm: Break

2:45 pm
Answering Employee Benefits Questions

3:45 pm
Question and Answer Session

4:00 pm: Program concludes

8:45 am
Understanding the Legal Prohibitions on Discrimination Against Disabled Individuals

The Rehabilitation Act
Veterans and disability rights: USERRA
The American with Disabilities Act: Titles I, II, and III
Taking a look at Title I: Covered employers and employees
Employment practices that are prohibited by the ADA: Discrimination, intimidation, exclusion, and unfair testing or qualification standards
Discrimination based on association or relationship with an individual with a disability
Ensuring your medical exams and inquiries comply with the law: Applicants, postoffer, and employees
Confidentiality of medical information
Meeting employer posting requirements

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