Employment law is a specialty that can make excellent use of a competent consulting expert. The FMLA statutes that are administered by the Department of Labor (DOL) are particularly complex.   There is no reason for you to become an expert on these regulations when you can hire one who is immediately ready to step in.

EMPLOYERS ATTORNEYS:
The benefits of consultation apply whether you are assisting an employer in voluntarily discovering and correcting deficiencies, dealing with an investigation by the DOL, seeking to reduce or eliminate penalties, or defending against litigation.
An experienced FMLA consultant with an extensive employer administration background can be very useful to an attorney who is defending an employer in situations such as these:

• suit (filed by employees) for violation of the FMLA,
• DOL investigations of employee complaints,
• negotiations with employees and/or their representatives to resolve issues quickly. 

Examples of How the Services of a Consulting Expert are Useful
The assistance of an FMLA subject matter expert will save you valuable time and enhance the accuracy of your negotiations.
Input of consultant after examination of evidence will be helpful in reaching conclusions as to the validity of claims.
Consultant will make suggestions that will guide you in negotiations with DOL, or (if you prefer) consultant will participate in negotiations with you.
Consultant will make certain you are updated as the FMLA regulations are revised by legislative action, Executive order or pertinent case law.
Consultant will inform you of possible defense strategies that may be available as a result of nuances in the regulations or DOL enforcement policies and guidelines,

PLAINTIFFS' ATTORNEYS
With extensive background in employer-side administration of FMLA policies, the same knowledge and expertise that can benefit an employer's attorney will also be helpful to a plaintiff's attorney.

It is possible to save a great deal of time and money by ensuring you do not invest in a lost cause or (if action is pursued) by obtaining expert guidance throughout the development of your case. 

FMLAdvisors can assist you with research, interpretations, examination of evidence, and application of relevant regulations to the facts at hand. Our experience enables us to review your proposed complaint, interrogatories, answers to interrogatories, and discovery requests. Modifications are recommended as appropriate. 
In a suit brought under the Family and Medical Leave Act, it is often advantageous to compute the back wages and/or other losses or damages as quickly as possible. A preliminary computation may be done from detailed information supplied by plaintiffs, and (if necessary) modifications are possible after sufficient records have been obtained through discovery.  
FMLAdvisors consultants have been involved in compliance actions at all levels. This includes testifying in arbitrations, Merit Service Protection Board (MSPB) hearing, U. S. District Courts and Federal Court as a factual and expert witness. These experiences, coupled with solid technical expertise and experience uniquely qualify our experts to effectively and competently assist you.

Expert consulting services are available anywhere in the United States (via e-mail, telephone conferences, and examination of faxed or mailed records).  Expert witness services are available throughout the country for a flat rate plus expenses.