FMLA: The law, challenges, and application

FMLA disputes are among the top five issues that land companies in the courtroom.  Do you know the law and are you prepared?   FMLA is a vast and often confusing law.   More than any other regulation, act, or rule, FMLA affects your employees on a personal level. This is why it is so critical to know the law and forget about misconceptions.  This webinar will equip you with the facts to protect your company and know your rights.

• Beyond the basics – FMLA Overview
• Review of FMLA Communications
• Evaluate the challenges of administering FMLA
• Identify the relationship and coordination between FMLA, ADA, and Worker’s Comp
• Analyse FMLA Court Rulings
• Apply your knowledge to maintain compliance

• Review FMLA notices and policies
• Review proper and complete FMLA certifications
• Evaluating challenges with FMLA abuse and communications
• Practical application of the DOL regulation
• Coordination of FMLA with other leave and disability laws
• Know your company’s rights under FMLA
• Apply knowledge to reduce risks and non-compliance

If you want to remove confusion and ensure compliance with this comprehensive ACT.

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• Benefits Consultant
• Benefits Specialist
• Benefits Analyst
• Compensate Specialist
• Compensation Analyst
• HR Manager
• HR Director
• Total Rewards Manager and Total Rewards Director

Sharell L. Thomas, MBA, SHRM-SCP

Sharell L. Thomas is a transformative Human Resources leader with over 20 years of experience crafting innovative Total Rewards strategies that drive employee engagement and organizational success. As the CEO of The Sharell Group and the Total Rewards Director for the YMCA of Metro Atlanta, Sharell has a proven track record of aligning compensation, benefits, and wellness initiatives with broader business goals. Her expertise spans compensation design, executive rewards, employee well-being, and strategic HR leadership, with a particular talent for helping organizations scale by creating cohesive, high-performance cultures.

Throughout her career, Sharell has implemented impactful HR programs that have reduced costs, improved employee retention, and fostered inclusive environments. Her work has contributed to a 30% reduction in benefit costs, a decrease in absenteeism through wellness initiatives, and the successful integration of teams following complex mergers and acquisitions. Sharell is passionate about elevating talent through leadership development, succession planning, and total rewards communication strategies that ensure employees feel valued and engaged.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Sharell is a proud native of Nassau, Bahamas. She is a devoted wife and bonus mom of four, and she enjoys balancing her personal life through her love of faith, family, friends, food, fitness, and fun. Sharell is actively involved in her community, serving on the boards of Friends of Refugees and the Atlanta Mission, where she continues to provide HR expertise and leadership.