Does Industry Influence Return-to-Work Durations?
How does industry influence an employee’s return to work following an illness or injury? The answer might surprise you.
How Does PFML Work in an IDAM World?
There’s a lot of value in integrating disability and absence management as well as real-life challenges of not doing so, as noted in this column.
Oregon Employment Law: Key Legislative Changes for 2025
Significant employment law changes, taking effect between May 1 and Sept. 30, will impact employers in 2025 and beyond.
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 programs — is based on the DMEC Absence Plan Design and Practices Benchmarking Survey.
Maryland Clarifies Parental Leave Law: FMLA-Covered Employers Now Exempt
Only certain volunteer emergency service providers and members are subject to HB 128.
Missouri Legislature Passes Bill Repealing State Paid Sick Time Law
Following a successful ballot initiative in November 2024 known as Proposition A, the Missouri Earned Paid Sick Time Law went into effect as scheduled on May 1, 2025. However, the law has come under fire on multiple fronts in recent weeks, and suffered what looks like a decisive blow…