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Approval to Enter into a Contract with FMLASource in the amount of $82,800 for Absence Management & ADA Administration
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Date of BOCC Meeting: August 12, 2024
Request for Board Action:
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The Board is requested to authorize the County Manager to enter into a service contract with FMLASource in the amount not to exceed $82,800 using FY 2024-25 operating funds. This contract will provide Absence Management Services for leave administration of Family Medical Leave Act, accommodations under the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) and additional leave types.
FMLASource's provide leave administration services to more than 4,200 customers, covering over 5 million employees throughout the U.S. Their customers range from the Fortune 500 to smaller public and private concerns, as well as government entities. Their single point of entry is designed to provide a fair and consistent leave management process that complies with state and federal laws and regulations. Their focus is helping employers solve issues related to complex leaves, identifying patterns of abuse, management of concurrent leaves and disability or workers' compensation claims, and ADA absence related to leave accommodation that puts organizations at increased risk. To eliminate issues related to absence management, they help customers in three areas: (1) Compliance (2) Administration Ease and (3) Reducing the cost of unplanned absences.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: Aligns with Goal 2: Health and Well-Being for All and Goal 5: Accountable, efficient, and visionary government.
Resource Persons: Deidre Gonzales, Human Resources Manager; Kathy Everett-Perry, CHRO/Chief Employment
County Manager's Recommendation: The County Manager recommends the Board authorize the County Manager to enter into a service contract with FMLASource in the amount not to exceed $82,800 using FY 2024-25 operating funds beginning July 1, 2024. This contract is renewed annually unti...
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