IAS & HR Compliance Consulting 2026 summer webcast series
Our Summer Series has returned, offering targeted sessions for both experienced HR and leave professionals as well as those new to the field. These programs are designed to provide comprehensive information on three key topics: FMLA, ADA, and PFML.
Family Medical Leave Act 101: Essential Information
July 14, 2026, 2:00 PM Ct
Speakers: Paula Day, JD; Sierra Poulson, JD
This session delivers a thorough overview of the federal Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) suitable for attendees at any level of experience with employee leave management responsibilities. Topics will include:
Employer coverage and employee eligibility
Qualifying reasons for FMLA leave
FMLA leave entitlements
Notice requirements and necessary certifications
Designation of leave as FMLA qualifying
Employee rights during and following FMLA leave
Employer recordkeeping obligations
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Americans with Disabilities Act 101: Essential Information
July 21, 2026, 2:00 PM CT
Speakers: Paula Day, JD; Sierra Poulson, JD
The accommodation process through the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) can present challenges for employers. This presentation offers an overview of the ADA focusing on employer responsibilities and effective practices for compliance. Discussion points include:
Employer and individual coverage under the ADA
The ADA’s definition of disability
The interactive process required of employers
Examples of reasonable and unreasonable accommodations
Exceptions to the duty to accommodate (such as undue hardship and direct threat)
Recordkeeping and confidentiality standards
Prohibited retaliation
Related federal, state, and local laws
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State Paid Family Medical Leave Laws 101: Essential Information
July 28, 2026, 2:00 PM CT
Speakers: Paula Day, JD; Sierra Poulson, JD
Compliance with state paid family medical leave (PFML) laws remains complex for employers, as more than a dozen states—and the District of Columbia—have implemented PFML programs, each with unique features. This session will address key variables, including:
Program funding
Scope of coverage
Maximum duration of paid leave available
Benefit contributions and payment mechanisms
Job protection provisions
Coordination with other paid leave options
Permitted uses of PFML
Integration of FMLA within state programs
