
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are known as employee-friendly laws, and employers have often felt unable to do anything but approve leave requests under those laws. But a number of recent cases have illustrated how and when employers can say no to unqualified leave requests. Among these are the “honest belief” cases that allow employers to manage the misuse of these leaves. In this informative session, you will gain practical insights and proven strategies to deal proactively with these issues. In the context of recent cases, you will walk through the impact of these decisions and how employers can reject inappropriate leave requests. You will learn how to: