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Webinar Recording: Results of the 2023 Leave Management Survey
March 8, 2024As leave management grows in complexity, so do the questions plaguing absence and disability professionals. If you’ve ever wondered about the leave benefits offered by others in your industry, or ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: Building an Equitable and Compliant Accommodations Program
March 6, 2024New laws like the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), the long-term effects of COVID-19, and numerous other factors are driving an increase in requests for workplace accommodations. A recent survey ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: Through the Lens – The Landscape of PFML
February 29, 2024Now that Colorado and Oregon have active paid family and medical leave programs, and with paid family and medical leave becoming a reality in four more states in the coming ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: The Managers’ Impact on FMLA/ADA Compliance
January 17, 2024Despite an organization’s best intentions, it only takes one untrained manager to cause a Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) or Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) related lawsuit. With new ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: Undue Hardship – In the Eye of the Beholder
December 7, 2023Employers are acutely aware of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations, and the requirement to provide reasonable accommodations to applicants or employees absent undue hardship. But what does the ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: Behavioral Health in the Workplace – Navigating ADA Compliance and Employee Support
December 5, 2023As behavioral health issues become increasingly prevalent within the U.S. workforce, there’s a critical need for employers to adopt holistic strategies. Not only is it essential to sustain productivity, but ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: Managing Compliance within the Patchwork of PFML Programs
November 30, 2023As state paid family leave programs proliferate, navigating the myriad of different laws is becoming even more challenging for employers. This is especially true in Oregon where the state’s paid ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: Benefit Evolution – The Next Generation of Short-Term Disability, Workers’ Compensation, and PFML
November 29, 2023Can short-term disability (STD), workers’ compensation, and paid family and medical leave (PFML) coexist? Indeed they can, and in fact, some states require it. These income protection provisions serve as ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: Statutory Paid Leaves – What You Need to Know for 2024
November 15, 2023If you have employees in a statutory jurisdiction, you need tools and tactics to stay on top of your compliance obligations. There are several states that have enacted paid family ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: Back to the Future – 2023 Trends and 2024 Predictions
November 9, 2023We’ve seen dizzying changes in the integrated absence and disability management space over the past few years, and 2023 was no exception. Hello, Pregnant Workers Fairness Act! In this interactive ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: Balancing Compassion & Compliance When Entitlements Exhaust
November 8, 2023Navigating the evaluation of employment status for employees on a leave of absence or disability can be complex. In this session, we explored two contrasting case studies — one showcasing ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: Top 10 Insights From Leave and Disability Claim Audits
November 2, 2023In this session, we shared indispensable insights and proven strategies for managing disability and leave claims — including insights into significant audit findings that only a deep dive into claims ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: The Evolution of Paid Family and Medical Leave
October 24, 2023Seven new states have passed paid family and medical leave (PFML) laws this year — bringing the total to 22 states, plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Employers ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: Mastering the Maze – Mapping State Paid Family & Medical Leave with Case Studies
October 18, 2023In this webinar, we dove into the complexities of multiple state paid family and medical leave laws (PFML) laws, presenting a series of case studies that reveal the substantial differences ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: 2023 West Region Compliance Update
October 17, 2023The compliance landscape surrounding absence and disability management is changing at a dizzying pace. DMEC’s annual compliance update webinar series is intended to help employers who might be struggling to ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: 2023 Midwest Region Compliance Update
October 12, 2023The compliance landscape surrounding absence and disability management is changing at a dizzying pace. DMEC’s annual compliance update webinar series is intended to help employers who might be struggling to ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: 2023 South Region Compliance Update
October 10, 2023The compliance landscape surrounding absence and disability management is changing at a dizzying pace. DMEC’s annual compliance update webinar series is intended to help employers who might be struggling to ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: 2023 Northeast Region Compliance Update
October 5, 2023The compliance landscape surrounding absence and disability management is changing at a dizzying pace. DMEC’s annual compliance update webinar series is intended to help employers who might be struggling to ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: 2023 Federal Compliance Update
October 3, 2023The compliance landscape surrounding absence and disability management is changing at a dizzying pace. DMEC’s annual compliance update webinar series is intended to help employers who might be struggling to ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: The Correlation Between Chronic Conditions & Mental Health
September 13, 2023Chronic conditions such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, arthritis, and mental health conditions account for 90% of the nation’s $4.1 trillion in annual healthcare spend. This significantly drives up ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: Inclusive Benefits for a Diverse Workforce
September 12, 2023Your workforce is diverse, and so are their benefit needs — particularly those of the caregiving employee. As employee demographics shift, many workers are demanding increased flexibility and leave options ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: What Employers Need to Know About Caregiver Support
September 7, 2023Leave legislation continues to evolve, requiring employers to provide paid and unpaid protections to employees to care for themselves and their loved ones. In this session, we highlighted the different ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: Managing PFML Benefits Across Multiple States
September 6, 2023With an increasing number of states enacting paid family and medical leave (PFML) benefit laws, multistate employers are left on their own to find the best leave solutions for all ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: Tackling Your Next Level FMLA Challenges
August 31, 2023A cornerstone of leave programs for nearly 30 years, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) offers critical coverage, but also presents a variety of administrative challenges. The June Tools ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: Understanding the Healthcare Perspectives of Medicare-Age Workers
August 24, 2023It’s critical for employers to understand their employee demographics and the generational perspectives of each group. Baby Boomer employees, specifically those aged 62 and older, have their own unique workplace ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: The Far-Reaching Impact of Disability Plans
July 20, 2023Common disability plan provisions can have far-reaching impacts on your organization. Understanding these offerings is the foundation for navigating common reasons for denial that lead to employee appeals and escalations. ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: Navigating the “No Overtime” Compliance Quandary
July 19, 2023Your employee provides a medical certification that says they cannot work more than 40 hours a week and no more than 8 hours a day. In other words, your employee ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: Tackling Your FMLA Challenges
June 13, 2023A cornerstone of leave programs for nearly 30 years, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) offers critical coverage, but also presents a variety of administrative challenges. This session provided ... Read MoreRecording: 2023 DMEC Virtual Vendor Showcase
June 8, 20232023 DMEC Virtual Vendor Showcase Recordings Whether you insource, outsource, or anything in between, we know how daunting the absence management product and service selection process can be. As an ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: COVID-19 and the Downstream Impacts of Delayed Care
May 25, 2023While the United States has returned to a new normal, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is still being felt by employers. Many organizations have returned to hybrid or normal ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: Playing the Long Game – How to Keep Employees at Work
May 18, 2023Three years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, employers are looking differently at their role in returning employees to, or keeping them at, work when a serious health condition arises. One ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: Time Away from Work Trends
May 17, 2023Employers across all industries are scrambling to stay competitive and keep up with the latest leave and time off trends. In this session, attendees learned what other employers are doing ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: FMLA Experts on Speed Dial
April 27, 2023Have you ever wanted to have an FMLA expert on speed dial? Are you stumped by a specific FMLA scenario or question? What would it be like to have your ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: Making the Human Touch Matter – Automation in Claims
April 26, 2023With employers representing all sizes and industries striving to improve employee experience and outcomes, you likely find yourself wondering how to add value to the claims process and ensure every ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: Navigating the Intersection of Paid Leave and Disability Plans
April 12, 2023Between family medical leave, short-term disability (STD), and more states passing paid family and medical leave programs (PFML), employers face a complex web of absence benefits that they must manage ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: Facts and Trends – Supporting Caregivers in the Workplace
April 11, 2023With so many different laws and benefits now covering maternity, parental, and caregiving leaves, employers are challenged to meet their obligations to protect pregnant, nursing, and working caregivers. In this ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: An Updated Look at State PFML
March 15, 2023Approximately one third of the U.S. population lives in a state that has enacted paid family and medical leave laws (PFML). This means that employers need to be informed about ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: FMLA Administration in the Digital Age
February 28, 2023Technology is present in all aspects of our lives, and that includes accessing and administering the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). But how does the transition to online leave ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: Important Questions Employers Should Ask Before Implementing PFML
February 23, 2023No matter the industry, employers have difficult decisions when determining which benefits packages to offer employees while providing the most value. And those decisions are becoming more complex as new ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: Moving the Needle on Mental Health – Tips & Strategies For Effective Well-being
January 24, 2023Mental health support is part of every savvy employer’s benefit offerings, and for good cause. When employees are mentally well, they are more likely to be physically healthier and more ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Basics
January 1, 2023This introductory education on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) dissected the ADA’s fundamental requirements in a practical way, preparing you to confidently integrate ADA compliance into your organization. By ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Basics
January 1, 2023Although the FMLA was signed into law over 25 years ago, understanding its requirements can be overwhelming. This presentation walked learners through FMLA basics, and provided practical, best practices that ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: State PFML Comparisons and Prospects for a Federal Solution
December 15, 2022Understanding statutory paid family leave (PFL) and paid family and medical leave (PFML) mandates — which continue to evolve and proliferate around the country — is no easy task. Legal ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: Serving Those Who Serve – Addressing the Unique Needs of Military Caregivers
November 30, 2022As we wrapped up National Family Caregiver Month in November, the burden is real and does not end! We focused on unique challenges faced by caregivers of individuals who have ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: How to Develop a Leave Compliance Process
November 17, 2022Every company needs a compliance process in all aspects of their operations to make sure employees are treated fairly and within legal guidelines. With many companies hiring rapidly, it is ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: Statutory Paid Leaves – What You Need to Know For 2023
November 16, 2022If you have employees in a statutory jurisdiction, you’re likely looking for tools and tactics to stay on top of your compliance obligations. There are several states that have enacted ... Read MoreRecording: 2022 DMEC Virtual Vendor Showcase
November 9, 2022Whether you insource, outsource, or anything in between, we know how daunting the absence management product and service selection process can be. As an employer, knowing which solutions are available ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: Back to the Future – 2022 Trends and 2023 Predictions
November 3, 2022We’ve seen dizzying changes in the integrated disability and absence management (IDAM) space over the past few years, and 2022 was no exception! Join this interactive webinar to get your ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: Layers of Leave – A Practical Guide for Program Navigation
November 1, 2022Employee leave is a complicated subject, and it continues to become more complex as new rules and regulations are created regarding federal, state, local, and company leaves. This new landscape ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: Shift From Mandated PFML Programs – What You Need To Know
October 25, 2022With the absence of a federal program, individual states have been adopting their own variations of paid family and medical leave (PFML) programs — each of which are unique. So ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: Northeast Region Compliance Update
October 20, 2022The compliance landscape surrounding absence and disability management is changing at a dizzying pace. DMEC’s annual compliance update webinar series is intended to help employers who might be struggling to ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: Midwest Region Compliance Update
October 18, 2022The compliance landscape surrounding absence and disability management is changing at a dizzying pace. DMEC’s annual compliance update webinar series is intended to help employers who might be struggling to ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: South Region Compliance Update
October 13, 2022The compliance landscape surrounding absence and disability management is changing at a dizzying pace. DMEC’s annual compliance update webinar series is intended to help employers who might be struggling to ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: West Region Compliance Update
October 11, 2022The compliance landscape surrounding absence and disability management is changing at a dizzying pace. DMEC’s annual compliance update webinar series is intended to help employers who might be struggling to ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: Compliance Jeopardy – Leave of Absence Edition
October 6, 2022THIS IS JEOPARDY! Now entering the studio are today’s contestants — all returning champions with unmatched total winnings! We invite you to tune in for a rollicking game of Compliance ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: 2022 Federal Compliance Update
October 4, 2022The compliance landscape surrounding absence and disability management is changing at a dizzying pace. DMEC’s annual compliance update webinar series is intended to help employers who might be struggling to ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: Driving Change in Your Leave Administration Program
September 27, 2022Changes abound within your workforce, work environments, and the leave landscape. Shifts in who will work, what work looks like, where we work, and when we work is driving significant ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: Paid Sick Leave vs. Paid Medical Leave – Beyond the Basics
September 22, 2022In April 2022, we presented a back-to-basics webinar exploring the interplay between paid sick leave and paid medical leave. This follow-up webinar moved past the basics and addressed more advanced ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: Preparing for the Upcoming Oregon and Colorado PFML Programs
September 21, 2022Effective Jan. 1, 2023, both Oregon and Colorado will start collecting contributions for the state-funded paid family and medical leave (PFML) plans. While the actual benefits go live in September ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: Absence Management – Take The Absence Challenge
September 15, 2022Although the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) has been around for several years, many employers still struggle with knowing and applying the law. Compliance remains one of the top ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: Strategies For Ensuring a Quality Behavioral Health IME
July 14, 2022Independent medical exams (IMEs) are a valuable tool for employers challenging questionable claims. But navigating the process, particularly for a behavioral health claim, can be an even greater challenge. Many ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: The Right Mix – Shaping a Compliant and Supportive Paid Leave Program
July 12, 2022How do you create a leave program that meets the needs of employees while making sure you’re in compliance with administrative and legal requirements? In this session, we guided you ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: What Employers Need to Know about Statutory PFML Plans
June 22, 2022The rapid adoption of statutory paid family and medical leave (PFML) laws is enough to make heads spin. And it’s impacting a growing number of industry professions. In the 2021 ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: Are Your Behavioral Health Benefits Working?
June 21, 2022The recent global health crisis has dramatically increased the prevalence and severity of mental health challenges, and the working world has seen the impact. These challenges can disrupt employees’ ability ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: The Ins and Outs of Workplace Accommodations
May 19, 2022The definition of a workplace has expanded greatly in the past several years — impacting both when and how organizations conduct business. As a result, we’ve seen shifts in accommodation ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: The Stay-at-Work Game Has Changed – What Will Your Normal Look Like?
May 5, 2022Remote work is no longer just a temporary solution to get through the pandemic, but an indefinite format for the workforce. And it’s here to stay. Is permanent remote work ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: Data-Driven Claims Management for Improved Outcomes
April 21, 2022Absence and disability management professionals work hard to identify and leverage the tools at their disposal. Data is one of the most valuable assets available for managing disability claims. Whether ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: Quantify This – A Guide to Benchmarking Best Practices
April 20, 2022How does your lost time experience compare to your competition? Is your workplace safer? Are your employees more likely to go out on short-term disability (STD) or long-term disability (LTD)? ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: Paid Sick Leave vs. Paid Medical Leave – Back to Basics
April 7, 2022Paid sick leave versus paid medical leave — the 2010s were the decade of paid sick leave laws, and the 2020s are shaping up to be the decade of paid ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: Parental Leave – Compliance, Parity, and Beyond
April 5, 2022More and more companies are finding paid parental leave policies to be a crucial element in a robust total rewards program. Once a rare perk, they are becoming table stakes ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: Results of the 11th Annual Leave Management Survey
March 2, 2022As leave management grows in complexity, so do the questions plaguing absence and disability professionals. If you’ve ever wondered about the leave benefits offered by others in your industry, or ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: Have You Checked Your Vitals Recently? Healthcare Research & Industry Trends
February 22, 2022Since the start of the pandemic, employers have been struggling with how to support their workforces. This is especially true for the millions of front-line healthcare workers who are experiencing ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: Next Level Leave Administration – FMLA Guidance for 2022 and Beyond
February 10, 2022Human resources professionals are feeling the pressure of being tasked with understanding and navigating multiple intersecting leave laws while guiding their workforce through the complexity of the leave landscape. To ... Read MoreWebinar Recording: Vaccine Mandates, Exemptions, and Accommodations
January 20, 2022As the COVID-19 pandemic lingers on, the complexity of absence requests and accommodations continue to expand. Many employers are now faced with looming vaccine mandates, along with the inevitable vaccine ... Read More