Welcome, Absence and Disability Management professionals
The Disability Management Employer Coalition (DMEC) is committed to providing focused education for absence and disability management professionals. We have hundreds of employer and supplier member organizations, representing 20,000+ absence and disability management professionals from across the U.S. and Canada.
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RESOURCES & LEGISLATIVE UPDATES
NYC Amends Earned Safe and Sick Time Rules to Add Detailed Paid Prenatal Leave Requirements
2024 DMEC Absence Plan Design and Practices Benchmarking Report
The 2024 benchmarking report — which features plan design data for workers’ compensation, short-term disability, long-term disability, the Family and Medical Leave Act, paid leave, time off, and other company
Articles & Podcasts
The Strength of Interwoven Threads: Effective Plan and Policy Design
As paid leave options expand across the U.S., employers must consider whether investing in short-term disability remains essential.
Empowering Caregivers: A Business Case for Reassessing Workplace Support
The dual role of caregiver and employee can lead to problems at work as stresses of work and home life overlap. Common issues include mental health strain and productivity problems
Are Disability and Absence Managers Needed for Successful Case Management Software Contract Review?
Having disability and absence management professionals at the table when reviewing case management software helps avoid surprise costs and it ensures data security.
QUICK LINKS
DMEC Learning Center
The DMEC Learning Center serves as an online hub for completing the Certified Leave Management Specialist program and viewing webinar archives.
Explore DMEC Communities
Network with fellow DMEC members and other industry peers, ask questions or seek feedback, share your knowledge, and helpful find resources.
Benchmarking Dashboard
Support your absence plan design and practices needs with self-service benchmarking dashboards that has insights from over 1,100 companies.
