As leave laws continue to evolve at the federal, state and local levels, keeping up with the changes can be a challenge for employers.
You’re invited to attend the upcoming Winter and Spring 2025 series of free webcasts, presented by Lockton’s Integrated Absence Solutions practice and HR Compliance Consulting team. These webcasts provide practical advice on new leave laws as well as address developments in familiar areas such as the FMLA, ADA and state paid family medical leave laws.
Read on to learn more and to register for any of the four webcasts:
Michigan Earned Sick Time Act: Navigating the rules, rights, and realities
2-3 p.m. CT on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025
Speakers: Sierra Poulson, JD, and Brad Bakerink
Following years of litigation, Michigan’s voter initiated Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) is effective Feb. 21, 2025. All employers with a single employee working in Michigan should prepare for the sweeping changes created by the Michigan ESTA. Join our webcast to ensure your business is compliant. During this hour, we will examine:
How to comply with ESTA accrual, usage, carryover and frontloading rules,
The reasons an eligible employee can use ESTA leave,
Covered employer responsibilities regarding notice to employees and documentation requests,
The use of an existing paid time off policy to satisfy ESTA,
Training HR as well as other managers and supervisors, and
How Lockton’s IAS practice can assist.
REGISTER HERE (opens a new window)
Updates in Leave Laws: Exploring the FMLA and state paid family medical leave programs
2-3 p.m. CT on Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Speakers: Paula Day, JD, Mark Holloway, JD, Sierra Poulson, JD, and Kym Dennis
Although the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) has been in place for decades, it remains a challenging compliance area for employers. Recent actions by the Department of Labor, courts, and the IRS, have helped clarify some aspects of the FMLA. Join us as we walk through these new developments. During this hour we will address:
Recent Department of Labor opinion letters addressing the FMLA,
How courts are interpreting the FMLA,
Practical examples of the integration of FMLA with state leave laws,
IRS tax guidance on paid family medical leave contributions and benefits, and
How Lockton’s IAS practice can help with vendor selection for FMLA and PFML administration.
REGISTER HERE (opens a new window)
Understanding the Missouri Earned Paid Sick Time law
2-3 p.m. CT on Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Speakers: Paula Day, JD, and Brad Bakerink
The Missouri Earned Paid Sick Time (EPST) law is the first of three voter-initiated paid sick leave laws to go into effect in 2025. Join us as we help covered employers prepare for compliance. In this webcast, we will address:
Compliance with Missouri EPST accrual, usage, carryover, and frontloading rules,
Valid reasons for eligible employees to use EPST leave,
Employer responsibilities for employee notice and documentation requests,
Leveraging existing paid time off policies to meet EPST requirements,
Training HR, managers, and supervisors on their responsibilities under EPST, and
How Lockton’s IAS practice can support your efforts.
REGISTER HERE (opens a new window)
The Evolution of Workplace Accommodations in Today’s Challenging Workplace
2-3 p.m. CT on Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Speakers: Adam Morell, JD, Sierra Poulson, JD, and Sheri Burgess
Employers continue to see an increase in employee requests for workplace accommodations resulting in growing demands on HR. Whether assessing an accommodation request under the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, employers need to understand their obligations and respond appropriately to deliver a great employee experience. Join our experts when we discuss accommodation issues including:
Understanding the accommodation process,
Work from home accommodation requests in response to return-to-office mandates,
Accommodating mental health-related issues, intermittent leave requests and the need for specialized equipment,
EEOC activity relating to accommodation requests under the ADA and PWFA, and
How vendors may assist employers with the process.
