Investigating ADA, FMLA, and Worker’s Comp Abuse

Course Description:

If employees meet the criteria, they are entitled to leave or accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and Worker’s Compensation. These are great things that you must provide your employees.

But, what if they are lying? What if you think that they aren’t injured or are using intermittent FMLA to go skiing? You need to investigate, but you need to do it right to make sure you aren’t violating their rights. This is a brief overview of how to proceed and is not legal advice

• • Eligibility for ADA

  • Eligibility for FMLA

  • Eligibility for Worker’s Comp

  • How often does fraud occur?

  • Is it worth fighting?

  • Gathering evidence

  • Require certification

  • Keep your job descriptions updated

  • Importance of consistent call in procedures

  • Why you should consider an outside investigator

  • How to avoid retaliation

  • Take the doctor’s word (or pay for a second opinion)
    
    

Why Should You Attend?

In this training, you’ll receive an overview of how to best avoid fraud and investigate fraud when you feel an employee is cheating the system. Conducting a proper investigation allows you to act with confidence.

Who Will Benefit?

• Business Owners

• Human Resources professionals

• Managers & Supervisors

• Project Managers

• Team Leaders

• Compliance professionals

• Operations professionals

Our Speaker:

Suzanne Lucas, known worldwide as the Evil HR Lady, brings a refreshingly candid, no-nonsense perspective to the often-confusing world of HR and employment law.

A former corporate HR leader turned writer, speaker, and consultant, Suzanne has spent more than two decades helping organizations navigate the tricky intersection of compliance, common sense, and compassion. She’s written thousands of articles on workplace issues for publications like Inc., CBS News, The New York Times, and Comstock’s, earning a loyal following of HR professionals, managers, and employees who value her clear-eyed, practical advice.

With a gift for translating complex laws into plain English—and a sense of humor about the chaos that comes with managing people—Suzanne’s webinars and keynotes are equal parts enlightening and entertaining.

When it comes to FMLA, ADA, and employee leave, she’s seen it all: the good, the bad, and the very expensive. Join her as she cuts through the confusion and gives you the tools to protect your business, support your employees, and sleep a little easier.