In the last installment of our Intermittent FMLA series, we’re going to share one final tip to help alleviate the pains that come with managing intermittent leaves.
By now, we’re hoping we’ve gotten you to stop the head vs.
Intermittent FMLA: Tips to Stop Banging Your Head Against the Wall - Part 3
Intermittent FMLA: Tips to Stop Banging Your Head Against The Wall - Part 2
A couple of weeks ago, we gave you a [few tips to ease the head pains](http://optis.com/blog/intermittent-fmla-tips-stop-banging-your-head-against-wall) so many HR managers get as a result of managing intermittent FMLA.
While we hope our dose of FMLA-aspirin helped, we know that many circumstances beyond what we identified in Part 1 of this series can lead to forehead vs. wall (or desk, or keyboard) combat.
One of the major ongoing headaches for HR managers is the potential fraud that may be committed and disguised as intermittent FMLA.
Are your Leave Specialist KSAOC’s Enhanced by your HR Technology?
What are the KSAOC’s (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics) required in managing an employee leave of absence? While numerous requirements come to mind, the Leave of Absence Specialist should be a leader and innovator for his or her organization in regards to FMLA compliance, maximization of RTW efforts, and understanding and reducing disability and workers’ compensation costs and utilization.
Are Your Leave Specialist KSAOC’s Enhanced by Your HR Technology? Part II
In [part one](http://www.oci.com/blog/?p=393) of this series, we talked about how an FMLA software tool can enhance HR’s ability to perform at a high level and remain FMLA compliant. We focused on Leave of Absence Specialist KSAOC’s traits such as leadership and innovation. Today’s post continues the theme but focuses on what KSAOC’s are associated with the maximization of return-to-work (RTW) efforts and how this can be enhanced through the strategic purchase of appropriate HR technology.
Let’s think about just a few of the KSAOC’s associated with effective RTW efforts.
Building a Business Case for FMLA & Leave Tracking Software
Do you track FMLA employee leaves for your organization? Tracking employee leaves of absence can be difficult to manage, particularly if you manage leaves within a nation-wide organization with hundreds of employees working across several states with various different leave benefits.
It’s apparent that implementing a FMLA tracking system would make life easier. But, with already stretched budgets and staff, how to do you bring the business case to key stakeholders that a leave management tool is worth the investment?
What are the key benefits FMLA software will bring to your organization?
A Look at Proposed FMLA Changes
Last week, HR blog [TLNT](http://www.tlnt.com/) posted an article by John Hollon entitled *“Top 10 HR Issues for HR Pros? They Haven’t Changed Much This Year.”* Once again, the issues of FMLA tracking and coverage remains among the top questions HR professionals have, since changes to the law are happening continuously.
Ch-ch-ch-Changes....in FMLA
Recently, the state of Tennessee amended *TCA, Title 8, Chapter 33, Part 1* regarding employees in military service. This may mean absolutely nothing to you. But, if you have employees in the state of Tennessee, you need to know what the amendment was and how it affects your employees’ leave eligibility.
In a time of frequent legislative changes, varying court rulings, and ever-evolving state and federal leave laws, it can be confusing for a Leave Specialist or HR Manager to keep track of which laws apply their employees.
Manage Leave Smarter (Not Harder)
We recently came across [an article](http://blogs.hbr.org/cs/2012/07/why_hr_still_isnt_a_strategic_partner.html) that declared that many HR professionals still aren’t a part of the strategic leadership team at most organizations.
Leverage Technology to Manage & Track FMLA at DMEC
Are you faced with compliance concerns, extended leave durations, and administrative overload? Uncover industry best practices and learn how to track multiple leave types in a cloud based system during the session, "*Leveraging Technology to Manage & Track FMLA efficiently*" at the DMEC Conference.
[The DMEC International Conference](http://www.dmec.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=460) will be held in Denver this year from August 12 – 15th at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel.
Intermittent FMLA: Tips to Stop Banging Your Head Against the Wall
Is there any bigger headache for HR managers than the one brought on by intermittent FMLA? The laws, the chronic conditions, the snippets of time….. It will eventually drive even the most organized leave professional to head vs. wall madness.
Is there anything to do but take an Advil?
Yes.