Session Description

Session Title: A Look Toward Leave Management In A World Of Leave Misuse And Abuse

Day: Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Times: 10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Location: Serra 2, at the Monterey Conference Center

Session length: 90 min.1

“A Look Toward Leave Management In A World Of Leave Misuse And Abuse

Leave use is one of the most frustrating issues for employers to manage. From FMLA (Friday, Monday Leave Act) to the newest addition – FFCRA – to individuals who are legitimately too disabled to work full-time, you may feel hopeless when combatting the rising tide of leave use. In this don’t-miss session Rachel will skillfully guide you through what you can do to reduce leave use across your agency — even in a pandemic. You’ll learn about leave strategies management strategies that work, including how you can create the right culture that supports necessary leave while holding all employees accountable, and how to measure and track leave. And you’ll learn what tools are at your disposal to help you proactively manage leave use.” Expertise: General.

Session Title: My Disability Made Me Do It!

Day: Friday, November 17, 2023

Times: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Location: San Carlos 3, Monterey Marriott Hotel

Session length: 90 min.

“My Disability Made Me Do It!

What do you do when performance issues are being addressed and an employee says, “My disability made me do it!”? Where do you start? Things get tricky when performance may be impacted by a perceived or actual disability. Legal issues surrounding both discipline and disability abound, and it’s important to understand how the two can be intertwined legally. In this session you’ll learn how to navigate these issues and move toward the ultimate goal: for an employee’s performance standards to be met. Learn how to manage these especially tough cases and about specific solutions on for proceeding down the Disability Interactive Process Hallway in these unique cases.” Expertise: General.