2022 DMEC Long COVID Think Tank Summary
As employers grapple with understanding and managing long COVID in the workplace, DMEC and Sedgwick have convened a think tank of industry experts to weigh in and provide solutions for this complex topic.
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2022 Integrated Absence Management Issue
More employers recognize the benefits of integrated absence management to provide a comprehensive approach to all leave types and ensure compliance in an increasingly complex environment. This issue of @Work magazine highlights the benefits of taking an integrated approach — from designing a program benchmarking strategy, to addressing social determinants…
DMEC News: July 2022
Get updates on the 2022 DMEC Virtual Annual Conference, the Absence Plan Design and Practices Benchmarking Survey, the latest microcredential course focused on Connecticut leave laws, workplace accommodation pulse survey results, and more.
The Disabled Workforce: Curbing FMLA Abuse
While the FMLA was created “to balance the demands of the workplace with the needs of families,” many employers struggle to establish ways to battle misuse and abuse. What can HR professionals do to curtail unnecessary FMLA leave while supporting employees who take the leave they truly need? Discover…
Leave Technology: Tracking New Leave Policies
While it is challenging to monitor and comply with leave legislation or regulations, there are tools and tactics to help employers of all sizes stay on top of changes to ensure compliance.
FMLA Intermittent Requests for Planned Treatment
Intermittent leave under the FMLA continues to challenge employers. Regulations require employees who need leave for planned treatment to make reasonable efforts to schedule treatment in a manner that does not unduly disrupt operations, but employers still struggle with employees who fail to follow this process.
Common Sense Compliance: STD FMLA and ADA Issues
Employers may not realize that every short-term disability claim has the potential to become an FMLA or ADA lawsuit if it is not properly managed. Those that integrate leave, disability, and accommodation workflows can consolidate intake as well as correspondence.
Employer Solutions: Retention Strategy For A Better Leave Experience
Leave benefits are a key part of an employer’s benefit package, which can be leveraged to help with recruiting and retaining employees. Administering those benefits with empathy, efficiency, and an effective return-to-work support plan should be part of a company’s culture of caring. And in today’s dynamic leave law…
Engaging Today’s Workforce: Curbing Burnout
Employers should watch for signs of burnout among employees, such as reduced engagement and missed meetings, and review their benefits programs to ensure they offer a variety of resources that fit the needs of their workforce.
Integrated Absence Management: Lessons from COVID-19
With millions of employees working from home, supervisors and human resource professionals have had to adjust the way they operate. Added struggles with employee healthcare access as well as financial and medical concerns present a unique challenge for absence management professionals, especially when it comes to disability management.
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