Over 30% of US employees are family caregivers – taking care of parents, spouses or children with special needs – and represent a significant portion of the population that take both paid and unpaid leave. Caregiving is often a complex and long-term challenge for employees. The level and types of support companies
Navigating the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) can be challenging, but we’re here to help! Here is a dynamic, in-depth event designed specifically for HR practitioners looking to confidently manage employee leaves of absence. Our FMLA experts broke down the key fundamentals — from eligibility criteria and serious health
Maryland and Maine are set to make their debut in the Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) landscape in 2026, marking a significant expansion of these vital benefit programs across the nation. While these initiatives enhance support for employees, they also bring new layers of administrative complexity for multi-state employers.
Managing employee leaves of absence effectively is more than just a compliance requirement — it’s a crucial part of fostering a supportive workplace culture while minimizing administrative burden. In this session, we dove into the challenges of leave management and explore how modern technology can simplify eligibility calculations, streamline leave
Exciting changes are on the horizon with the upcoming Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) law in Maine, and it’s crucial for employers to take proactive steps to ensure compliance and support employees effectively. In this informative session, attendees gained invaluable insights straight from the experts! In this engaging presentation,
In today’s increasingly complex landscape of workplace absences, both employers and employees are turning to disability and absence administrators for comprehensive guidance. When time away from work is necessary, support is essential—from pre-absence planning and navigating the claims filing process to ongoing case management and facilitating smooth return to work.
“I didn’t see that coming!” The cadence of state leave law development doesn’t appear to be slowing down. Old days: state leave laws were very similar to the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Today: states are making BIG changes and creating laws that look nothing like the federal
If you have employees in a statutory jurisdiction, you’re looking for tools and tactics to stay on top of your compliance obligations. There are several states that have enacted paid family leave programs that will be effective in 2026. In addition to the new states for which employers are preparing,
If you survey a random sample of absence management practitioners and ask if they struggle with intermittent leave, chances are you’ll hear a resounding “YES!” Intermittent leave is complex; from a compliance aspect alone, many leave types may come into play such as the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the
Automation is a key part of the digital transformation taking place across human resources (HR) departments everywhere. Understanding what automation is, how it looks in practice, and key terminology can help you advocate for solutions that can benefit not only HR teams, but the entire business. Using leave management as
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