What Employers Need to Know to Navigate LOA's under Federal, State, Local

Summary:

Employers in Washington are required to juggle the requirements of numerous leave laws, including the Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave Act, the Washington Family Care Act, and the federal Family Medical Leave Act. Not to mention state and paid sick leave laws! This half-day workshop will provide a deep dive on the primary leave laws applicable to Washington employers with practical guidance for responding to requests for leave, coordinating different types of leaves, and understanding and avoiding liability.

Learning Objectives:

Participants will be able to:

• Identify the many types of leaves of absences under federal, state, and local laws in Washington state.
• Enable employers to understand and navigate employee leaves of absence in compliance with Washington and federal Law.
• Develop strategies for handling leave requests and identify must-haves, red flags, and best practices for your orgnization's leave policies.
  

This program is pending approval for 4.0 PDCs toward SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification and 4.0 General Credit through HRCI.

Host or Publisher South Puget Sound SHRM