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ERGs Help Break Down Mental Health Stigma by Engaging and Supporting Employees

Pacific Gas and Electric Company has a rich history of supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion that dates back to the 1970s. One secret to success has been 14 employee resource groups (ERGs) and engineering networking groups with more than 10,000 co-worker members.

It’s Time to Reconsider Your Policy for Marijuana Testing

So much in the world of absence management has changed, including an employer’s right to test employees for marijuana. Ten years ago, we could all rely on zero tolerance and drug testing policies when it came to what we tested for and when, particularly with regard to pre-employment testing. That

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Category: @Work Magazine

ERGs Help Break Down Mental Health Stigma by Engaging and Supporting Employees

It’s Time to Reconsider Your Policy for Marijuana Testing

2022 Integrated Absence Management Issue

DMEC News: July 2022

The Disabled Workforce: Curbing FMLA Abuse

Leave Technology: Tracking New Leave Policies

FMLA Intermittent Requests for Planned Treatment

Common Sense Compliance: STD FMLA and ADA Issues

Employer Solutions: Retention Strategy For A Better Leave Experience

Engaging Today’s Workforce: Curbing Burnout

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