The leave management landscape continues to evolve, creating new challenges for employers and HR professionals. Recent guidance from the U.S. Department of Labor, expanding state paid family and medical leave laws, and increasing enforcement activity have made FMLA compliance more complex than ever.

Join us for this timely and practical webinar as we break down the latest developments affecting employee leave administration in 2026. Learn how federal and state leave laws intersect, identify common compliance pitfalls, and gain strategies to reduce legal risk while effectively managing employee leave requests.

Learning Objectives:

• Key updates to FMLA guidance and enforcement trends in 2026.
• How expanding state paid family and medical leave laws impact employer obligations.
• Common FMLA mistakes that lead to litigation.
• Best practices for handling intermittent leave, medical certifications, and employee
communications.
• How to coordinate FMLA with ADA accommodations, workers' compensation, and state leave requirements.
• Practical compliance strategies to help avoid costly penalties and legal exposure.

Who Should Attend:

• Human Resources Professionals
• Business Owners
• Supervisors and Managers
• Employment Law and Compliance Professionals
• Leave Administrators
• Payroll and Benefits Professionals

Why You Should Attend:

Employee leave issues remain one of the most challenging areas of employment law. This webinar will provide practical guidance and real-world examples to help employers navigate complex leave situations, maintain compliance, and minimize legal risk.