If you have employees in a statutory jurisdiction, you’re likely looking for tools and tactics to stay on top of your compliance obligations. There are several states that have enacted … Read More
Recording: 2022 DMEC Virtual Vendor Showcase
Whether you insource, outsource, or anything in between, we know how daunting the absence management product and service selection process can be. As an employer, knowing which solutions are available … Read More
Webinar Recording: Back to the Future – 2022 Trends and 2023 Predictions
We’ve seen dizzying changes in the integrated disability and absence management (IDAM) space over the past few years, and 2022 was no exception! Join this interactive webinar to get your … Read More
The Aftermath of U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs: Where Are the States in Fall 2022?
The legal landscape around abortion rights has changed greatly following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, No. 19-1392 (June 24, 2022), which ended a nearly 50-year precedent protecting the right to abortion and opened the door for states to implement and enforce new laws on access to abortion.
Webinar Recording: Layers of Leave – A Practical Guide for Program Navigation
Employee leave is a complicated subject, and it continues to become more complex as new rules and regulations are created regarding federal, state, local, and company leaves. This new landscape … Read More
Webinar Recording: Shift From Mandated PFML Programs – What You Need To Know
With the absence of a federal program, individual states have been adopting their own variations of paid family and medical leave (PFML) programs — each of which are unique. So … Read More
Puerto Rico Disability Discrimination Law Covers Registered and Authorized Medical Cannabis Patients
Puerto Rico’s disability discrimination statute (Law 44-1985), the local counterpart of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), has been amended to extend coverage to registered and authorized medical cannabis patients. The amendment (Law 90-2022) went into effect on Oct. 14, 2022, upon Governor Pedro Pierluisi’s signing.
Election Day is Coming – A Reminder of Employer Obligations
With midterm elections upon us, employers should ensure they are aware of and in compliance with state law requirements related to employee voting rights.
Webinar Recording: Northeast Region Compliance Update
The compliance landscape surrounding absence and disability management is changing at a dizzying pace. DMEC’s annual compliance update webinar series is intended to help employers who might be struggling to … Read More
Webinar Recording: Midwest Region Compliance Update
The compliance landscape surrounding absence and disability management is changing at a dizzying pace. DMEC’s annual compliance update webinar series is intended to help employers who might be struggling to … Read More
San Francisco’s OLSE Issues FAQs for Public Health Emergency Leave Ordinance
In June, San Francisco voters approved Proposition G, which created the Public Health Emergency Leave Ordinance (PHELO). The ordinance requires private employers to provide paid leave to employees for “public health emergencies.”
Webinar Recording: South Region Compliance Update
The compliance landscape surrounding absence and disability management is changing at a dizzying pace. DMEC’s annual compliance update webinar series is intended to help employers who might be struggling to … Read More
California COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Extended Until Year End with Potential Grants
California has extended COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave (SPSL) through Dec. 31, 2022. On Sept. 29, 2022, California’s Governor signed Assembly Bill (AB) 152 which amends the existing SPSL law and provides for state grants to certain employers.
Webinar Recording: West Region Compliance Update
The compliance landscape surrounding absence and disability management is changing at a dizzying pace. DMEC’s annual compliance update webinar series is intended to help employers who might be struggling to … Read More
Webinar Recording: Compliance Jeopardy – Leave of Absence Edition
THIS IS JEOPARDY! Now entering the studio are today’s contestants — all returning champions with unmatched total winnings! We invite you to tune in for a rollicking game of Compliance … Read More
Bereavement Leave Now Protected in California
On Sept. 29, 2022, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 1949, which amends the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) to require covered employers to provide eligible employees with 5 days of bereavement leave.
Webinar Recording: 2022 Federal Compliance Update
The compliance landscape surrounding absence and disability management is changing at a dizzying pace. DMEC’s annual compliance update webinar series is intended to help employers who might be struggling to … Read More
Now Is Always a Good Time to Evaluate Your FMLA Processes
Based on experience advising hundreds of employers and closely watching court rulings on cases around the country, below are a few tips for complying with the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
Webinar Recording: Driving Change in Your Leave Administration Program
Changes abound within your workforce, work environments, and the leave landscape. Shifts in who will work, what work looks like, where we work, and when we work is driving significant … Read More
Webinar Recording: Paid Sick Leave vs. Paid Medical Leave – Beyond the Basics
In April 2022, we presented a back-to-basics webinar exploring the interplay between paid sick leave and paid medical leave. This follow-up webinar moved past the basics and addressed more advanced … Read More