Navigating Leaves of Absence
Total Credits: 1 including 1 Personnel/Human Resources - Non-technical
- Average Rating:
- 19
- Categories:
- ACPEN Industry Institute | Human Resources | Practice Management
- Faculty:
- Alana Ackels
- Course Levels:
- Basic
- Duration:
- 1 Hour
- License:
- Product Setting: Expires 30 day(s) after program date.
Description
What obligations does an employer have when an employee needs to take a leave of absence? This presentation will provide an overview of the complicated, intertwined compliance obligations triggered when an employee requests a medical leave of absence (including for pregnancy, mental health, or addiction).
Basic Course Information
Learning Objectives- Understand company compliance obligations when an employee requests a leave of absence
- Understand how the myriad of federal leave laws intertwine
Major Subjects
- Family Medical Leave Act - full time and intermittent
- Americans With Disabilities Act
- Special rules for managers
- Handling fraud, abuse, and performance issues in connection with a leave of absence
Course Materials
Important CPE Credit Instructions_READ BEFORE WEBCAST UPDATED (442.7 KB) | Available after Purchase |
Navigating Leaves of Absence Handout (1.8 MB) | Available after Purchase |
Faculty

Alana Ackels Related Seminars and Products
Alana advises employers on minimizing risk, protecting their businesses, and navigating the multitude of state and federal laws governing the employer-employee relationship. She works with companies across all types of industries, including retail, hospitality and technology, and organizations that often have workforces distributed across the country. In recent years, she has developed a niche helping international businesses, with headquarters in jurisdictions as diverse as Australia and India, expand into U.S. markets.
Whether managing regulatory compliance issues for a startup or growing business, helping an employer with a risky termination or navigating a whistleblower action, Alana adeptly balances legal exposure and business priorities across the employment law spectrum. She prepares employment, confidentiality and noncompetition agreements; employee handbooks; and other policies that reduce legal exposure. Alana uses her vast trial experience to help companies avoid mistakes that often lead to litigation. She also prepares injury benefit plans for employers who choose to opt out of workers compensation in Texas and manages the plan rollout for companies that go nonsubscriber.
Dates
Wed, Apr 16, 2025 - 09:00am to 10:07am CDT
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Sat, May 10, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:07pm CDT
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Fri, May 30, 2025 - 09:00am to 10:07am CDT
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Mon, Jun 09, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:07pm CDT
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Mon, Jun 16, 2025 - 09:00am to 10:07am CDT
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Thu, Jun 26, 2025 - 06:00pm to 07:07pm CDT
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Fri, Jul 25, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:07pm CDT
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Wed, Aug 06, 2025 - 01:00pm to 02:07pm CDT
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Sat, Aug 23, 2025 - 03:00pm to 04:07pm CDT
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Wed, Sep 10, 2025 - 09:00am to 10:07am CDT
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Fri, Sep 26, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:07pm CDT
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Wed, Oct 08, 2025 - 01:00pm to 02:07pm CDT
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Fri, Oct 24, 2025 - 03:00pm to 04:07pm CDT
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Sat, Nov 15, 2025 - 09:00am to 10:07am CST
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Mon, Nov 24, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:07pm CST
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Wed, Dec 10, 2025 - 01:00pm to 02:07pm CST
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Fri, Dec 19, 2025 - 03:00pm to 04:07pm CST
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Sat, Dec 27, 2025 - 09:00am to 10:07am CST
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Wed, Jan 14, 2026 - 11:00am to 12:07pm CST
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Sat, Jan 24, 2026 - 01:00pm to 02:07pm CST
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Tue, Feb 03, 2026 - 06:00pm to 07:07pm CST
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Tue, Feb 24, 2026 - 09:00am to 10:07am CST
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Fri, Mar 13, 2026 - 11:00am to 12:07pm CDT
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Tue, Mar 24, 2026 - 01:00pm to 02:07pm CDT
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Wed, Apr 08, 2026 - 03:00pm to 04:07pm CDT
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Fri, Apr 24, 2026 - 09:00am to 10:07am CDT
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Fri, May 08, 2026 - 11:00am to 12:07pm CDT
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Fri, May 22, 2026 - 01:00pm to 02:07pm CDT
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Thu, Jun 04, 2026 - 03:00pm to 04:07pm CDT
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Fri, Jun 19, 2026 - 09:00am to 10:07am CDT
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Wed, Jun 24, 2026 - 11:00am to 12:07pm CDT
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Additional Info
Basic Course Information
Prerequisites NoneAdvanced Preparation None
Designed For
Business owners, business advisors, HR professionals, risk professionals, and managers
Original Recording Date
5/25/23
Yellow Book No
Course Developer Alana Ackels
Date Added to Catalog 5/17/2023
Additional Information
Complaint Resolution PolicyPlease contact Anne Taylor for any complaints. anne.taylor@acpen.com, (972-377-8199).
Official Registry Statement
Business Professionals' Network, Inc. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org
Instructional Delivery Method
Group Internet Based
Course Registration Requirements
Online Registration
Refund/Cancellation Policy
Please contact the ACPEN help desk 1-877-602-9877 or help@acpen.com if you wish to cancel your attendance for a previously purchased webcast and are requesting a refund or transfer.
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