Directions

For this assignment, you will first determine whether the employer qualifies for FMLA. You will then analyze the FMLA data provided in Supporting Materials for trends and risks.

Use the following questions to guide your analysis of trends in the FMLA Report:

What is the data trying to tell you $($e$.$g$.,$ consistencies, increases, or decreases in FMLA data outcomes$)?$

Is this information coming from one or more data sources?

When was the data collected?

What dates are included in your data collection?

What type of information is your stakeholder requesting, and do you have the right data to respond to the request?

Are there any ethical considerations $($e$.$g$.,$ is the data protected by federal or state laws$)?$

Use the following questions to guide your analysis of risks in the FMLA data:

Do all employees who qualify for FMLA have equal access to this benefit?

Are there any risks for discriminatory practices or legal action?

Are FMLA hours being tracked and updated consistently?

Are forms being collected and updated in the tracking documentation?

Are the appropriate certifications being collected?

Specifically, create a memo for the CFO that addresses the following rubric criteria:

FMLA Requirements: Determine whether the company is obligated to provide FMLA support to employees. Support your decision with references to FMLA and company specific information.

Data Analysis Trends: Describe the trends you identified in the FMLA data.

Risk Assessment:

Risks: Describe the risks you identified in the FMLA data.

Decreasing the Risk: Create a plan for decreasing the risk to the company.