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Risk Management Initiative

The Risk Management Employment Claims Initiative is an education program that supports employees and supervisors in understanding employment-related issues.

Welcome to the Risk Management Employment Claims Initiative

The Risk Management Employment Claims Initiative is an education program that supports employees and supervisors in understanding employment-related issues. This program consists of four modules covering topics such as:

  • Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and other University leave policies
  • Overtime rates
  • Working hours
  • Discrimination
  • Harassment
  • Retaliation
  • Sexual violence
  • Disability awareness and accommodations

For questions about this training program, please contact vpeceducation@purdue.edu.


Modules & Certification

RMI 1: Equal Opportunity Equal Access

This module will introduce you to some of the policies and procedures that reinforce these values, including Equal Opportunity and Equal Access, Anti-Harassment, and Title IX Harassment Policies. It will also cover how to file a complaint when you experience or witness a violation of these policies.

RMI 2: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

This module will introduce you to the basics of the Americans with Disabilities Act. You will explore how to better interact with individuals with disabilities in the context of employment and learn about University resources for employees who may have a disability and need reasonable accommodations. 

RMI 3: Wage & Hour Issues for Employees & Supervisors

This module will cover topics such as the difference between exempt and non-exempt employees, Purdue’s overtime policy, and Purdue’s miscellaneous pay practices.

RMI 4: Family Medical Leave Act and University Leaves

The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Paid Parental Leave Policy are designed to help employees do this. This module will introduce you to FMLA and Purdue’s Paid Parental Leave policy. You will learn who is eligible, what is covered, and how to request these types of leave.