Welcome, LEAVE and ACCOMMODATION Management professionals
DMEC provides focused education, knowledge, and networking for leave and accommodation management professionals. Our community spans hundreds of employer and supplier organizations and more than 20,000 practitioners across the U.S. and Canada—delivering the insights, tools, and peer connections you need to navigate leave and accommodation administration, compliance, and return-to-work complexities with confidence.
Advancing leave & ACCOMMODATION management
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RESOURCES & LEGISLATIVE UPDATES
Confirmation of Brittany Panuccio Restores the EEOC Quorum: Changes To The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Regulations Coming Soon
Massachusetts Announces Paid Family and Medical Leave 2026 Contribution Rates, Maximum Weekly Benefits
Texas Wants Another Chance to Convince 5th Circuit that the PWFA Was Enacted In A Way That Violates the Constitution
Articles & Podcasts
It’s Time to Reevaluate Mental Health Accommodations for Better Outcomes
Increasing demand for mental health accommodations should prompt employers to reassess their policies and approaches and invest in training. Data shows that empowering teams to engage effectively and empathetically results
It is Time to Expand Your Reach – Effective plan and policy designs take a more holistic approach to employee support
Charting a different leave management path requires courage, data, and people who are willing to challenge the status quo.
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.
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 DMECommunities
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.
