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Illinois to Become Third State to Enact Paid Leave Law

On Jan. 10, 2023, the Paid Leave for All Workers Act (the “Act”), S.B. 208, passed both chambers in the Illinois Legislature, mere days into the new legislative session.

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Important Information about Colorado’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) Program

Starting Jan. 1, 2023, Colorado employers must comply with Colorado’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) Act, which requires nearly all employers and all employees to contribute to the state’s paid family and medical leave program.

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Looking Forward as Disability Professionals

The work we do as human resources professionals and, specifically, absence and disability compliance practitioners, is hard and it’s getting harder, which makes it essential for teams to make their emotional and physical health a priority.

Is DEIB A Litmus Test for Employers?

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) efforts influence the success of every organization, and more employers realize they are interrelated. The value of creating diverse, equitable, and inclusive environments is not new, and the important addition of belonging — which ties the components together — is gaining ground fast.

2022 Health & Wellness Issue

Integrated absence management professionals are embracing their role in enhancing employee health and wellness in ways that influence disability claims, absences, and return to work. This issue of @Work delves into the return-on-investment component to healthcare and wellness efforts and the practical realities of implementation that have a powerful effect

DMEC News: November 2022

Check out the new resources DMEC has available for state leave law compliance in the Northeast, domestic violence leave laws, hiring process accommodations, and vendor review and selection.

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The Disabled Workforce: Redefining Your Culture

It’s helpful to differentiate the types of leave that employees can (and should take), to emphasize when it is appropriate and encouraged to take the time employees need to recharge and take care of themselves, and to let all employees know that the organization is tracking leave to ensure

Leave Technology: Automation

Your organization might be manually tracking and managing requests for leave that fall under the FMLA and the ADA, or you could have complex processes that span multiple platforms and solutions. Consolidating and streamlining these processes can save time, improve compliance, and create a better experience for absence management

Featured Case: Managing Employees’ FMLA Obligations

Creating a culture of well-being starts with establishing employee health as an organizational priority. Temple University Health System, Inc. has a commitment to meeting employees where they are with their well-being journeys (from mental to physical and financial health) and includes them in efforts to create effective well-being programs.

Common Sense Compliance: Supporting Employee Health and Wellness

Reviewing efforts to support health and wellness should be part of an employer’s leave management process. Promoting services; leveraging benefits; and refreshing education, training, and absence management policies help support employee needs and encourage them to stay healthy and well. It can also help employers avoid issues with compliance.

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The 5th Cir. Will Reconsider Whether the PWFA Was Constitutionally Enacted

California Labor Commissioner Publishes Updated Paid Sick Leave Posting

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Countdown to 2026: Essential Paid Leave, Earned Sick and Safe Time Updates for Minnesota Employers

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Illinois to Become Third State to Enact Paid Leave Law

Important Information about Colorado’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) Program

Looking Forward as Disability Professionals

Is DEIB A Litmus Test for Employers?

2022 Health & Wellness Issue

DMEC News: November 2022

The Disabled Workforce: Redefining Your Culture

Leave Technology: Automation

Featured Case: Managing Employees’ FMLA Obligations

Common Sense Compliance: Supporting Employee Health and Wellness

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