In 2012, Connecticut was among the first jurisdictions in the country to adopt a sick leave law[1] — which we have tracked from the start. Over a decade later, the law remains noteworthy because of its limited scope.
Mental Health and the ADAAA: A Blueprint for Management
Navigating the legal landscape when an employee has a disability related to his/her mental health can be challenging. At the outset, it is not always clear that an employee may need a reasonable accommodation.
Mental Health At Work: Leading Employer Programs
Full content is available to DMEC members only. to view the complete resource. If you are not a DMEC member, we encourage you to join. DMEC members have access to … Read More
2019 DMEC Mental Health Pulse Survey Results
Mental health issues in the workforce continue to challenge many employers. Companies are reviewing offerings to support employees in need, but often still struggle to understand and effectively address this … Read More
Workplace Mental Health, Disability, and RTW
Workplace Mental Health, Disability, and RTW By Darcy Gruttadaro, JD Director, Center for Workplace Mental Health American Psychiatric Association Foundation By Michael Klachefsky Principal Absence, Productivity & HR Consulting Why … Read More
Mental Health At Work: Accommodations and Leaves
Accommodations and Leaves for Mental Illness By Jenny Haykin, MA, CRC Integrated Leaves & Accommodations Program Manager Puget Sound Energy Although the stigma of mental illness is declining with greater … Read More
Employer Solutions: Behavioral Health Telemedicine
Has Behavioral Health Joined the Telemedicine Bandwagon? By Jennifer Platz-Alfonso, MS, LMHC Director, Disability Clinical The Hartford The iPhone hit the market in 2007; how the world has changed since … Read More
Mental Health At Work: Apps Help Close the Gap
Apps Help Close the Gap in Mental Health Services By Jenny Haykin, MA, CRC Integrated Leaves & Accommodations Program Manager Puget Sound Energy An estimated 113 million Americans live in … Read More
Managing Optimal Work Performance Through Behavioral Health Conditions White Paper
Millions of Americans struggle with mental health and substance use (alcohol or drug) conditions. The umbrella term for all these issues is behavioral health conditions. When an employee begins struggling … Read More
Riding the Demographic Wave: Millennials and Mental Health
Millennials and Mental Health By Matthew Bahl, JD Director, Health & Productivity Analytics Prudential Group Insurance By Kristin Tugman, PhD Vice President, Health & Productivity Analytics Prudential Group Insurance Millennials … Read More
The Disabled Workforce: Psychological Disabilities, the ADA, and the Stressed-Out Worker
Psychological Disabilities, the ADA, and the Stressed-Out Worker: Part 2 By Rachel Shaw, JD CEO and Principal Shaw HR Consulting One in four American adults experiences mental health problems in … Read More
It’s Mental Health Awareness Month. Let’s Reduce Its Stigma.
It’s Mental Health Awareness Month. Let’s Reduce Its Stigma. By Terri L. Rhodes, CLMS, CCMP, CPDM, MBA CEO DMEC Over the past 25 years, there has been sustained discussion about … Read More
Science and Innovation in Workplace Disability Management Programs
Science and Innovation in Workplace Disability Management Programs By Liz R. Scott, PhD Principal/CEO Organizational Solutions Emerging innovations in medicine and psychology are driving the evolution of disability management. Two … Read More
Refuting Psychological “Junk Science”
An Effective Tool in Court: Refuting Psychological “Junk Science” By Pamela Warren, PhD Co-Head of Mental Health Treatment Guidelines Panel American College of Occupational & Environmental Medicine The federal and … Read More
Program Showcase: Sleep for Mental Health
Enhancing Sleep: Strategic Tool for Improving Employee Mental Health By Judy Gordon Wellness Director, The Hartford By Jenna Carl, PhD Medical Director, Big Health Employee mental health is one of … Read More
Absence Matters: PTSD in the Workplace
Increasing Awareness of the Impact of PTSD in the Workplace By Bryon Bass SVP, Disability and Absence Practice & Compliance Sedgwick One of the most heartwarming commercials on air today … Read More
RTW Programs: Integrating Accommodation
Mental Health and the Disability Mindset: How Employers Can Help Prevent the Spiral By Daniel Jolivet, PhD Behavioral Health Director The Standard If you looked online on Oct. 10, 2017, … Read More
Accommodations Best Practice Guide: Stay-at-Work Strategies
Mental Health Stay-at-Work Strategies By Roberta Etcheverry, CPDM CEO Diversified Management Group Mental health conditions in the workplace present challenges for both employers and employees. For employees, the effects can … Read More
6 Pillars of Leave Management: Mental Illness Risk
Assessing Exposure to Mental Illness Risk By Geoffrey Simpson Director of Sales & Marketing Presagia Mental illness, a common workplace concern, is the leading cause of disability in the United … Read More
Aligning Workers’ Compensation: Mental Health and the EAP
The Role of Mental Health and the EAP in Resolving WC Claims By Gary Anderberg, PhD SVP Claim Analytics Gallagher Bassett Attitudes are changing about engaging with mental health issues … Read More