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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,

Getting Incomplete or Insufficient FMLA Medical Certifications? Request More Information

How can employers ensure compliance with the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) when it comes to medical certifications?

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DMEC News: June-August 2025

The DMEC team hit the ground running this year with a new cadence for member communication, a new season of the DMEC podcast, and more.

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The Strength of Interwoven Threads: Effective Plan and Policy Design

As paid leave options expand across the U.S., employers must consider whether investing in short-term disability remains essential.

Knowledge is Power: Putting All the Pieces Together Helps Employers

When is an independent medical examination helpful to an employer? How does this type of program help ensure employees get the right type of care and, in some instances, result in cost savings for employers? Read on for answers to these questions and more.

Exploring a Speed-of-Trust Approach to Program Administration to Improve Employee Experiences

Could instilling more trust in employees reduce confusion and lead to better outcomes? Learn about speed-of-trust programs and how they have helped employers simplify the process.

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

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

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

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

Getting Incomplete or Insufficient FMLA Medical Certifications? Request More Information

DMEC News: June-August 2025

The Strength of Interwoven Threads: Effective Plan and Policy Design

Knowledge is Power: Putting All the Pieces Together Helps Employers

Exploring a Speed-of-Trust Approach to Program Administration to Improve Employee Experiences

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