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Changes to Paid Sick Leave and Supplemental Public Health Emergency Leave for Colorado Employees

Starting on Aug. 7, 2023, Colorado employees will be able to use paid sick leave for additional reasons under the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA). Governor Jared Polis signed Senate Bill 23-017 into law on June 2, 2023, and it is expected to become effective on Aug. 7,

2023 Integrated Absence Management Issue

It is becoming harder to decipher where absence management ends and disability management begins, which is one (of many) reasons employers should consider an integrated approach. This issue of @Work magazine showcases practical examples of how integrated absence management streamlines operations, saves employers money, enhances the employee experience, and helps

Mental Health Wellness Days Coming Soon to Connecticut

In 2012, Connecticut was among the first jurisdictions in the country to adopt a sick leave law[1] — which we have tracked from the start. Over a decade later, the law remains noteworthy because of its limited scope.

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How Can Employers Prepare for Psychedelics?

While it could be years before psychedelic treatment for mental health conditions is included in employer-sponsored plans or insurance offerings, the groundwork is being laid for that to happen. Many people believe psychedelic medicines are following the path of cannabis, which is illegal under federal law though states have

The Avoidable Cost of Presenteeism

While most absence and disability managers are familiar with the costs of absenteeism — an estimated $150 billion annually — some might not realize that employee presenteeism can cost 10 times more. Employers can have a positive influence on presenteeism by implementing strategic outreach, targeted communication, and by considering

Integrated Absence Management: Maternity Leave

Maternity leave is the most common reason for short-term disability absence. In addition to time off for recovery, some new mothers face unexpected challenges. That’s when coordinated benefits with broader coverage can be especially important for maternal and child health, financial well-being, and enabling return to work.

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Using a DEIBA Lens to Assess Policies and See How Efforts Measure Up

Assembling a workforce that reflects different ages, ethnicities, abilities, genders, and cultural backgrounds adds value to conversations; challenges the way people think; and enhances employee morale, recruitment, and retention. It also increases profitability. Yet doing this is not easy.

Supporting Employees’ Return to Work

Building comprehensive RTW programs that ensure a coordinated, collaborative approach that integrates mental and physical elements of recovery helps employees return to work after a leave of absence for any reason and especially in catastrophic cases. The team at North Memorial Health has a keen appreciation this type of

DMEC News: July 2023

Check out the latest DMEC resources including the DMEC AbsenceExemplar™ Benchmarking Dashboard, Building a Return-to-Work Program Microcredential Course, and our manager’s conversation guide for presenteeism.

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Category: Resources

Changes to Paid Sick Leave and Supplemental Public Health Emergency Leave for Colorado Employees

2023 Integrated Absence Management Issue

Mental Health Wellness Days Coming Soon to Connecticut

How Can Employers Prepare for Psychedelics?

The Avoidable Cost of Presenteeism

Integrated Absence Management: Maternity Leave

Using a DEIBA Lens to Assess Policies and See How Efforts Measure Up

Supporting Employees’ Return to Work

DMEC News: July 2023

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