Managing Intermittent FMLA Leave: Law, Practice, and Pitfalls

Intermittent FMLA leave can be one of the most challenging areas of leave administration for HR professionals. This webinar will address the practical issues that arise when employees use FMLA leave in separate blocks of time, including call-in rules, certification and recertification, attendance tracking, scheduling disruptions, and avoiding inconsistent treatment.

Attendees will gain practical strategies for managing intermittent FMLA leave requests, responding to suspected misuse, and maintaining compliance while keeping the workplace running smoothly. This session is designed to help HR professionals strengthen leave administration practices, reduce risk, and support consistent decision-making.

• Understand when intermittent FMLA leave may be used and how it differs from continuous leave.
• Identify the most common legal and practical challenges employers face when administering intermittent leave.
• Apply compliant procedures for call-in rules, certification, recertification, and leave tracking.
• Improve documentation and communication practices to reduce risk and support consistent decision-making.

By attending this webinar, you will gain practical tools to manage complex intermittent FMLA situations with greater confidence. You will leave better prepared to protect your organization while maintaining fair and consistent leave practices.