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DMEC News: September-October 2025

Explore new courses, resources, surveys, member benefits, awards, and the upcoming virtual annual conference.

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From Counterculture to Clinical Treatment: The Potential of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy

How could psychedelic-assisted treatments influence employee health and return-to-work timelines? Read on for information and data that helps illustrate how these treatments influence the brain.

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Can Managers Make or Break the Parental Leave Experience for Employees?

Parental leave is one of the most pivotal transitions in an employee’s life — and one of the most overlooked when it comes to business and career support, according to a new survey.

Reading the Tea Leaves: How the Future of Statutory Paid Leave Affects Employers

We’ve seen dramatic change with paid family leave since the 1940s. What should employers expect in the future?

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Helping Employees Stay at Work and Return to Work with Worksite Supports

How can employers limit the impact of cancer on employees with these diagnoses and on their team members?

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Eyes on the Prize: Why Employers Taking a Holistic Approach is a Positive Sign

During the 2025 DMEC Annual Conference, I heard a recurring theme: Employers are embracing a holistic approach to leave and accommodation management — a promising shift that signals real progress. The more we design benefit plans and policies with a broad brush to help employees stay at work and return,

Oregon’s Paid Sick Leave Law Expands in 2026

Effective Jan. 1, 2026, blood donation will be added to the list of reasons permitted for taking time off under Oregon’s paid sick leave law.

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Illinois to Require Job-Protected Leave for Parents with Newborns in Intensive Care

Illinois employers with at least 16 or more employees will soon be required to provide unpaid parental leave to employees with children who are patients in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

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End of Missouri’s Mandatory Paid Sick Leave Is Quickly Approaching

Starting on Aug. 28, employers are no longer required to offer paid sick leave. How should they prepare to ensure compliance?

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