The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for Supervisors Training Course

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) ensures eligible employees can take unpaid, job-protected leave for qualifying reasons, including the birth or adoption of a child, caring for a seriously ill family member, or addressing certain military family obligations. It also protects employees from retaliation and promotes fair employment opportunities. In this training, employers will learn the process of certifying qualifying leave, providing employees with the proper notifications, and how to apply FMLA appropriately. Sickness and family needs happen, and employers need to know how to protect themselves and their employees!

FMLA-covered employers include private-sector companies with 50 or more employees and all public agencies or schools. Covered employees must have worked for at least 12 months and 1,250 hours, with part-time, temporary, and seasonal work counting toward this requirement. Accurate record-keeping and understanding state-specific leave laws are critical components of compliance.

Employers are required to provide certain notifications, such as posting the FMLA poster, issuing eligibility and rights-and-responsibilities notices, and providing designation notices. Employers must communicate leave rights clearly to employees and ensure all required documentation is provided in a timely and accessible manner. Qualifying reasons for FMLA leave include serious health conditions, caring for family members, and military-related leave.

This course will help you confidently administer FMLA leave, protect both employee and employer rights, and ensure organizational compliance with federal requirements. FMLA is designed to help those who need it, so employers must fully understand its uses and limitations.

This program is available with Spanish and French closed captions.