Getting Incomplete or Insufficient FMLA Medical Certifications? Request More Information
How can employers ensure compliance with the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) when it comes to medical certifications?
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DMEC News: June-August 2025
The DMEC team hit the ground running this year with a new cadence for member communication, a new season of the DMEC podcast, and more.
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.
Knowledge is Power: Putting All the Pieces Together Helps Employers
When is an independent medical examination helpful to an employer? How does this type of program help ensure employees get the right type of care and, in some instances, result in cost savings for employers? Read on for answers to these questions and more.
Exploring a Speed-of-Trust Approach to Program Administration to Improve Employee Experiences
Could instilling more trust in employees reduce confusion and lead to better outcomes? Learn about speed-of-trust programs and how they have helped employers simplify the process.
Considering Work As a Transition of Care Improves Outcomes
Ensuring that employers talk about how returning to work can be therapeutic is an important step that some leave management teams are skipping, which introduces process vulnerabilities. Get best practices, guidance, and data that explain the value of talking with employees openly upfront.
Wealth of Mind: Prioritizing Holistic Wellness Pays Off
In today’s competitive landscape, organizations that prioritize holistic wellness programs that span disability and absence management realms position themselves as leaders.
Seeing the Whole Employee: Why Leave Is a Promise Not a Perk
For true success, leave benefits must be considered and positioned as tools to support employees throughout their entire employment life cycle — not just in moments of crisis. Get guidance and DMEC resources to redesign your approach.
2025 Integrated Disability and Absence Management Issue
Integrating disability and absence management supports a seamless approach to helping employees stay at work and return to work as outlined in this issue of @Work magazine. Content illustrates the value of taking an integrated approach to this work — from offering holistic benefit plans that address financial, physical, and mental health aspects of employee health to recognizing (and communicating) the reality that work can be part of recovery. Learn more about why industry influences return-to-work durations, the true cost of taking a siloed approach to disability and absence management, and the best ways to minimize disruptions from intermittent leave. In today’s work environment, successful employers expect and encourage employees to use benefits and capitalize on generous plans that include leave. They act as guides to support the diverse needs of employees at different ages and stages of their lives and careers.
A 360-Degree Approach to Disability and Absence Management Services
How can comprehensive disability and absence management programs help employees navigate this complex process?
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