WELCOME & INTRODUCTION

Distilling 750 Pages from the Department of Labor: Getting a Handle on What Has Changed and What Has Not
On November 17, 2008, the U.S. Department of Labor issued more than 750 pages of text associated with the new FMLA regulations. This session distills that information into a thoughtful overview of the new regulations, alerts you to the changes of significance, and provides necessary context by identifying the topics of significance that did not change.
- Steven R. Anderson

Practical Implications for the Workplace: What Should Employers Do Differently?
What impact will the new regulations have on the workplace? What steps can employers take to comply with the new regulations? To what extent will employers have to change policies and processes in the following areas:

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Employer and Employee Notice Requirements
- R. Ann Huntrods
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Medical Certifications and Determinations Regarding "Serious Health Conditions"
- Penelope J. Phillips
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Military-Family Leave
- George Wood
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Workplace Case Studies: Applying the New Principles to Practice
This session explores a series of hypothetical scenarios and discusses how workplace advisors might respond under the new regulations.
- Kristen Ludgate & Katherine A. Lawler

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS WITH PANEL