Employee leave management essentials: Preventing abuse while supporting employees
October 15, 10:00 am - 11:00 am PDT
| Free
Webinar: Employee leave management essentials: Preventing abuse while supporting employees
Managing employee leave requests can be a challenging balancing act for employers, especially when navigating the fine line between legitimate needs and potential abuse. This insightful webinar is designed to equip HR professionals, managers, and business owners with practical tools and strategies to prevent misuse of leave policies while fostering a fair and supportive workplace culture.
Learning objectives:
- Understanding legal requirements and compliance obligations (e.g., FMLA, ADA, state-specific laws).
- Identifying red flags for potential leave of absence abuse.
- Crafting clear, legally compliant leave policies and procedures.
- Effective communication and documentation practices to minimize risk.
- Conducting fair and objective investigations into suspected misuse.
- Balancing enforcement with empathy to maintain morale and minimize disruption.
HRCI: 1 Credit – The use of this official seal confirms that this activity has met HR Certification Institute’s® (HRCI®) criteria for recertification credit pre-approval.
SHRM: 1 Credit – Trupp HR is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®. This program is valid for 1 PDCs for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit www.shrmcertification.org.
Presenters:
Audra Hedberg (She/Her), PHR, PHRca, SHRM-SCP, 
Vice President of Services
As the Vice President of Services for Trüpp, Audra Hedberg leads departments providing HR Consulting and Outsourcing Services to clients. Audra has been an HR professional for over 18 years, working in various industries. She has a passion for helping clients thrive and enjoys providing guidance under various employment laws in a relaxed style that is easy to understand.
Contact: audra.hedberg@trupphr.com | 503.828.0255 x112
Derek Tracy (He/Him), MBA, MS, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Associate VP of People Strategies
As the Associate VP of People Strategies for Trüpp, Derek leads the HR Services team providing HR Outsourcing Services to Trüpp’s clients. Derek is a US Army veteran and former Chief Human Resources Officer that holds a Master’s degree in both Organizational Leadership and Business Administration from Quinnipiac University. Derek’s professional passion revolves around helping clients improve business outcomes by way of innovative leadership and HR strategies.
Contact: derek.tracy@trupphr.com | 503.828.0255 x102