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San Francisco Passes Ordinance Mandating Paid Military Leave

On Jan. 20, 2023, San Francisco approved the Military Leave Pay Protection Act, which mandates that certain employers must provide paid leave for employees taking leave for military duty. The ordinance takes effect 30 days after passage on Feb. 19, 2023.

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(Mothering) Justice Denied: Legislative Amendments to Minimum Wage and Paid Sick Leave Upheld

The Michigan legislature was within its authority to amend two ballot initiatives in 2018 — one to significantly raise the minimum wage and the other to greatly expand the availability of paid sick leave to employees, the Michigan Court of Appeals has held.

Current Michigan Paid Sick Leave Law (Not Original 2018 Act) To Remain in Effect

Yesterday, the Michigan Court of Appeals reversed a July 2022 lower court decision that would have reinstated the 2018 Michigan Earned Sick Time Act on Feb. 20, 2023. As a result, barring an appeal of the decision or further action by the State legislature, the current Michigan paid sick

Line of Sight: Absence and Disability Management Trends to Watch in 2023

In addition to an increasing number of leave-related laws, the dynamic of work and the role of employers are fundamentally different than they were even 10 years ago. As a result, a willingness and ability to draw outside the lines when it comes to managing absence and disability have never

2023 Technology & Integration Issue

What holds absence management professionals back from using technology to automate manual processes that leave them more vulnerable to compliance risks? The latest issue of @Work explores this question and illustrates the benefits to automation with examples of employer successes and return on investment, practical technologies that help employees stay

Washington Paid Family Medical Leave Program’s Premium Rate Increased for 2023

On Jan. 1, 2023, the Washington Paid Family & Medical Leave Program’s “total premium” rate rose to 0.8% from 0.6%. This rate is recalculated annually in October, based on contributions from premiums and benefits paid during the previous year.

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DMEC News: January 2023

As 2023 kicks off, DMEC welcomes four new members to the Board of Directors, eight new Employer Advisory Council members, and three new National sponsors.

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The Disabled Workforce: Technology to Evaluate Teleworking Accommodations

Telework/work from home may be a form of reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, according to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, because changing the location where work is performed is one way to ensure employees can be productive. How then does an organization evaluate whether telework is

Leave Technology: Maturity Models

A common growing pain for companies is the need to evolve leave processes. Identifying next steps becomes easier with maturity model assessments, which help employers understand the status of the organization and identify reasonable next steps. The goal is to meet business objectives and take care of employees while

Featured Case: Managing Noncooperative Employees

Employers often struggle with employees who make vague references to a disability or impairment, fail to identify reasonable accommodations, and are not cooperative throughout the interactive process. Three tips can help employers manage these situations.

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Category: Resources

San Francisco Passes Ordinance Mandating Paid Military Leave

(Mothering) Justice Denied: Legislative Amendments to Minimum Wage and Paid Sick Leave Upheld

Current Michigan Paid Sick Leave Law (Not Original 2018 Act) To Remain in Effect

Line of Sight: Absence and Disability Management Trends to Watch in 2023

2023 Technology & Integration Issue

Washington Paid Family Medical Leave Program’s Premium Rate Increased for 2023

DMEC News: January 2023

The Disabled Workforce: Technology to Evaluate Teleworking Accommodations

Leave Technology: Maturity Models

Featured Case: Managing Noncooperative Employees

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