Absence Plan Design and Practices Benchmarking
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Help your organization gain a clear understanding of how your absence plans and policies compare to others. Participate in DMEC’s AbsenceExemplar™ Benchmarking survey now through Oct. 31, 2024.
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Distinguish yourself as an expert in integrated leave and absence management. DMEC microcredential courses or Certified Leave Management Specialist (CLMS) training helps you gain the knowledge to stand out in your field.
2024 Americans with Disabilities Act and Return to Work Issue
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Read about the bravery needed to test new approaches to accommodations and the willingness to expand the concept of disability and absence management to be more inclusive.
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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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Articles & Podcasts
How Employers Could Get Into Trouble Under the PWFA
What are employers’ top challenges when it comes to implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)? Get questions answered and read details about how the PWFA differs from the Americans
The Art and Science of Employer Compliance
While tracking and managing hundreds of laws that regulate integrated disability and absence management (IDAM) is essential for employer compliance, implementation is where magic can happen. It is also where
Boon or Bane: Wading into AI Waters and Defining Risk in IDAM Circles
Using artificial intelligence can be a strategic asset for time-strapped IDAM professionals so they can be present for and focus on moments that matter to employees seeking help. The key
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DMEC Learning Center
The DMEC Learning Center serves as an online hub for completing the Certified Leave Management Specialist program and viewing webinar archives.
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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.