“[MWorks FMLA Servcice] Takes the burden off the employer. There is no more guessing on what is a serious health condition.
It makes the administration of FMLA much easier.” - RSDC of Michigan
Read more quotes about the MWorks FMLA service.
Guidance for FMLA/ADA Issues
MWorks has occupational health nurses and board
certified occupational medicine physicians who understand the Family
Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA
) and can advise you on how to handle your most difficult cases.
Companies who use MWorks’ FMLA/ADA consulting services save
a lot of time and money by minimizing FMLA abuse and avoiding litigation.
FMLA is particularly challenging for many human
resource managers because they aren’t familiar with medical
terminology, many physicians do not fill out the forms completely
(incredibly, 99% of the FMLA certification forms that we review
do not have enough information to make a determination!), and the
law prohibits employers from talking directly to an employee’s
physician for clarification.
MWorks nurses can help by following up with an
employee’s physician (with the employee’s permission)
to clarify information on the form and have the physician fill in
any missing information. This service is efficient, working primarily
by fax, phone, and email. MWorks nurses can help on a case by case
basis, or provide a comprehensive review of all FMLA requests.
A review of an individual case includes:
- Investigate an FMLA request
- Review documentation and make a written recommendation
to the employer regarding whether the FMLA criteria have been
met
- Clarify information with the medical provider
and/or employee
- Schedule and coordinate second and third opinions
as needed
- Consult with your staff regarding problematic
or complex FMLA issues
A comprehensive review of your FMLA administration
includes:
- Participation with you to review established
procedures
- Identify ways to make processes more efficient
- Review, edit, and/or establish operational
policies, practices, forms, etc.
- Provide training.
Second or third opinions:
When a second or third opinion is called for, MWorks
board certified occupational medicine physicians are uniquely qualified
to provide second or third opinions on FMLA requests.
For more information or to request an FMLA consultation,
please call 734-975-3045 or contact
us.
For copies of the handouts or results of
the question and answer session from the May 10, 2006 business briefing
on Strategies for Managing FMLA Absences, click
here.
What our clients value most about our service
“The ability to ask questions and feel confident with the answers.” - L-3 Communications and Combat
Propulsion Systems
“It is just all around a great service.” - Ann Arbor Public Schools
“The personal service/relationship with the nurse providers.” NSK of Michigan
“The ease of using it. The promptness of responses and assistance it gave in the more difficult cases.“
- NSK of Indiana
“I value the expertise when paperwork comes in questionable and/or incomplete. Also the objective party
is a nice feature when it is necessary to deny the FML. MWorks is well qualified and very courteous and helpful in all
situations. I have one employee who has almost completly stopped using FML instead of abusing it as was done in the
past." - Metaldyne
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