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Family, Medical, and Other Protected Leave (FMLA) Compliance Training

Help your employees understand federal, state and local laws that protected leave requirements.

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    Traliant’s Family, Medical, and Other Protected Leave is a 35-minute course that explains to managers how to comply with the FMLA, comparable state and local leave laws and your organization’s policies. The course emphasizes managers' special obligations for ensuring compliance and is kept up-to-date with changes in federal and state law.

    This course is part of the Employment Law Fundamentals Certificate Program which gives managers the practical information they need to comply with the complex web of employment laws.

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    Family, Medical, and Other Protected Leave (FMLA)

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    This course covers a variety of topics, including:

    • Eligibility requirements for FMLA leave
    • Medical documentation of the need for leave
    • The FMLA leave process
    • Steps to qualify for FMLA leave
    • Employees entitled to parental leave or military exigency/USERRA leave
    • Other types of protected time off required by state law

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    Our in-house legal team is at the heart of our course development, writing content and ensuring compliance. As laws change, they provide real-time updates so you can trust your training is accurate and up to date.

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    With TikTok-style micro reels, advanced AI translations, phishing simulations, policy and handbook services, and analytics in one scalable platform, we make compliance simple and engaging now and into the future.

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    Our main focus? It’s all about making your job easier. We do that with unmatched responsiveness and seamless deployment, dedicated to driving your success.

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    Traliant makes it simple to roll out training to your workplace and provide technical support directly to your employees at no additional cost.

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    Tailor courses to include your logo, relevant policies, workplace images, and more. Traliant can even customize the course with scenarios that take place in your own workplace environment.

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    Training is available in English, Spanish and is supported in over 100 languages.

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    Uniquely qualified in-house compliance team

    Our exceptional in-house Compliance Advisory Team is led by Michael Johnson, Chief Strategy Officer and former U.S. Department of Justice attorney who has provided training and guidance to organizations like the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Google, the United Nations, and the World Bank.

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    Keeping you compliant, effortlessly

    Keeping up with the complex web of employment laws — especially if your workforce spans multiple states — can be tricky. That’s why we offer a streamlined training solution that ensures you stay compliant with federal, state, and local regulations, so you can focus on what matters most: your team.

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    Simplifying your policies and handbooks

    Crafting an employee handbook that meets legal standards can be daunting. Let us ease the burden. We help you navigate regulatory changes to ensure your policies and handbooks not only comply with the law but also reflect industry best practices.

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    What to consider when choosing the most effective family, medical, and other protected leave (FMLA) training

    FMLA training is designed to help managers understand the requirements of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and similar state and local laws. It's essential for creating a supportive and compliant workplace that allows employees to take time off for eligible family and medical reasons. This training helps to:
    • Ensure legal compliance: FMLA training helps to ensure that organizations comply with the complex and evolving requirements of the FMLA and similar state and local laws.
    • Prevent lawsuits: FMLA violations can result in costly lawsuits, so it's crucial to train employees and managers to understand their obligations.
    • Promote a positive work environment: By providing managers with the information they need, you can create a culture where employees feel supported during challenging times.

    Read Traliant's article, 4 common FMLA violations to avoid to learn more

    FMLA training is essential for all organizations because it helps to:
    • Equip managers: Managers are often the first point of contact for employees requesting leave. Training provides them with the skills and knowledge they need to handle leave requests efficiently and compliantly.
    • Promote a positive and supportive workplace: Training fosters a workplace where employees feel supported and confident in their ability to take time off when necessary.

    The FMLA allows employees to take unpaid leave for a variety of reasons, including:
    • A serious health condition: This can be a physical or mental illness, injury, or pregnancy.
    • The birth of a child: The employee may take leave to care for a new child, whether by birth or adoption.
    • The placement of a child for adoption or foster care.
    • Caring for a family member with a serious health condition.
    • Qualifying military exigency: Leave related to a family member's active-duty service or deployment.

    The FMLA allows employees to take leave in several ways:
    • Continuous leave: The employee takes all of their leave at one time.
    • Intermittent leave: The employee takes leave in separate increments, such as taking a few hours each day or a few days each week.
    • Reduced leave: The employee works a reduced schedule for a period of time.