Category: Resources

Exploring Strategies Supporting Neurodivergence

Employers can support neurodivergent employees by integrating neurodiversity considerations into benefit plans. Learn about two critical areas of opportunity.

2026 Mental Health and Well-Being Issue

Mental health support starts with practices, not policies. This issue of @Work magazine explores what it takes to move beyond compliance to genuine care. You’ll discover how organizations build psychologically safe environments, accelerate access to treatment, address systemic barriers, and create cultures where mental wellness thrives. Learn why empathy is

2025 DMEC and Spring Consulting Group Employer Accommodation and Leave Management Survey

The 2025 DMEC and Spring Consulting Group Employer Accommodation and Leave Management Survey brings together insights from 764 employers across industries and organization sizes to examine how programs are evolving.

Puerto Rico’s Influenza Emergency: Special Paid Sick Leave Rules Activated

Effective immediately Puerto Rico’s governor declared a public health emergency due to epidemic-level influenza cases.

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Navigating Minnesota’s 2026 Paid Family and Medical Leave Rollout

Now that the Minnesota paid family and medical leave program is in effect, what lessons can employers learn from this implementation story to ensure compliance?

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Avoid the Costly and Common Mistake of Overlooking Reassignment as an Accommodation

What is the best way for employers to include reassignment as an accommodation?

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Can Employees Take a Holiday from a Leave of Absence?

Workplace accommodation and leave management professionals, who struggle with the question of how to handle (or count) a holiday that falls during an employee’s job-protected leave, will find guidance in this article.

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DMEC News

Stay informed and inspired with the latest from DMEC—explore a new microcredential on pregnancy rights and accommodations, register for the 2026 DMEC Compliance Conference, meet the newly formed Leadership Council, discover a new policymaker community and strategic policy blueprint, and catch up on recent Absence Management Perspectives podcasts covering

Costly Lessons from PWFA Noncompliance

It is important for employers to ensure compliance with the PWFA to avoid lawsuits and, on a more basic level, to support employees and maintain productivity. Learn about common mistakes you can avoid.

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How Do Employers Turn AI into a Workforce Empowerment Strategy?

Ensuring your employees know which artificial intelligence tools, functionalities, and vendors are approved or appropriate to use in their daily work can lead to empowerment and higher productivity.

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