Streamline Leave Management and Support Employees

Leave management services help organizations manage employee absences such as sick leave, FMLA, short-term disability, ADA and other leave types. These services handle the tracking, documentation and compliance related to various federal and state leave of absence regulations. By outsourcing this process, HR teams reduce administrative workload, limit non-compliance risk and improve the leave experience for employees.

A best-in-class leave management service typically offers real-time case updates, access to compliance experts, automated communications and support across healthcare, workers’ compensation and other complex benefit-related leaves. These services are integrated with human capital management systems (HCM) to streamline operations and align with broader HR management goals.

A leave of absence (LOA) is a broad term that refers to any approved time away from work. This can include both job-protected and non-protected leave types, such as personal leave, military leave or leave for wellness or caregiving. LOA policies vary by employer and may or may not be governed by law.

FMLA, or the Family and Medical Leave Act, is a federally mandated type of LOA that provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for specific medical or family-related reasons. FMLA administration must follow strict guidelines related to documentation, leave requests and return-to-work timing, which makes it time-consuming for human resource teams without formal absence management processes.

Leave management services reduce the burden on your HR team by handling employee leave requests, eligibility tracking, medical certification and FMLA administration. These services help prevent non-compliance with federal and state leave laws, which can result in fines or legal exposure. They are especially useful when managing complex leave types like ADA, short-term disability or workers’ compensation.

Outsourcing leave administration supports a better employee experience by providing consistent communication, real-time updates and self-service tools. It also allows human resource leaders to streamline absence management and focus on wellness, return-to-work planning and broader HR management goals across the HCM platform.

Leave management services typically include eligibility determination, medical certification coordination, tracking of leave types and durations, FMLA administration and communication with employees throughout their leave of absence. These services also support compliance with ADA, sick leave, short-term disability and other regulated programs.

isolved provides leave management services through a dedicated team of specialists who manage each step of the process on your behalf. From handling leave requests to delivering real-time updates and return-to-work coordination, isolved supports HR teams with best-in-class tools that streamline absence management and reduce compliance risk across your HCM environment.