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Earning a DMEC certification or attending a training can enhance your credibility, demonstrate your commitment to continuous learning, and open new career opportunities. DMEC Certifications and Training can get you on the right career path.
As state and federal leave laws continue to expand, more and more companies are finding the need for professional leave management specialists. Distinguish yourself as a leave expert through the DMEC Certified Leave Management Specialist (CLMS) designation program.
DMEC’s microcredential courses provide a unique opportunity to become a go-to expert in particular areas of absence and disability management. Check out the new FMLA Medical Certification Process offering!
FMLA/ADA Training for Supervisors and Managers provides high-level information about how to identify a potential employee request and insight into responsibilities once an event has been identified.
The DMEC Learning Center serves as your hub for watching webinar archives and completing the Certified Leave Management Specialist (CLMS) program and associated recertification requirements.
Your Certified Leave Management Specialist (CLMS) designation is active for two (2) years from the date you successfully complete the CLMS final exam. Keep it active with a few key steps.
Latest News & Resources
Read the latest news about integrated disability and absence management including insights, strategies, and best practices.
DMEC News: June-August 2026
DMEC and Unum released a new white paper on evaluating leave program impact, alongside the 2025 DMEC Annual Impact Report. A new SAW/RTW Certification launches soon, plus a fresh microcredential course tackles D.C.'s complex leave requirements.
Thinking Outside the Box to Reduce Leave
Absenteeism remains one of the biggest pain points for organizations today. The yearly cost of employee absenteeism has been estimated to exceed $600 billion1 in the U.S. alone, driven by lost productivity, temporary staffing expenses, overtime pay, and the administrative burden of managing unplanned leave. While some absenteeism is unavoidable, its growing frequency and impact signal a deeper challenge within modern workplaces.
The Disability Compliance Audit: Why Your Organization’s Program Needs a Health Check
Most organizations assume their disability accommodation processes are legally sound. Policies are in place, managers have been trained, and HR has handled requests before without incident. It feels like the system works—until a lawsuit proves otherwise.
Integrated Absence Management – Dealing with Certification Requirements
While often not discussed, one of the main challenges with creating an integrated absence management program centers around certification requirements. While employers and claimants often ask for a simple unified claim form, the reality is that when you manage multiple benefits, they often have different certification requirements that make this difficult.
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