DMEC News
Stay informed and inspired with the latest from DMEC—explore a new microcredential on pregnancy rights and accommodations, register for the 2026 DMEC Compliance Conference, meet the newly formed Leadership Council, discover a new policymaker community and strategic policy blueprint, and catch up on recent Absence Management Perspectives podcasts covering…
Costly Lessons from PWFA Noncompliance
It is important for employers to ensure compliance with the PWFA to avoid lawsuits and, on a more basic level, to support employees and maintain productivity. Learn about common mistakes you can avoid.
Supervisors: The Greatest Opportunity or Risk in Your ADA Interactive Process
How can you turn supervisors into your greatest asset during the interactive process?
Can Empathy Improve Compliance?
Leading with empathy helps improve compliance, according to research that shows engaged employees are 60% less likely to make errors and 24% more productive than their disengaged peers. Learn how to do it.
Setting a New Bar for Compliance
Effective compliance with leave and accommodation laws does not happen in isolation. It requires a coordinated, enterprisewide approach that connects health and safety, workforce planning, education, and clear, consistent policies.
Intermittent Leave and Fraud Detection
Employers always seem to struggle with how to identify and handle suspected fraud when dealing with intermittent leave requests. While these matters can be daunting, employers can proactively take steps to help address suspected fraud before taking action.
Leave Smarter: Best Practices for PFML Policy Success
A systematic and well-organized leave policy helps employers navigate the complex and ever-changing landscape that includes local, state, and federal leave laws.
2026 Employer Compliance Issue
Adhering to a growing number of laws and regulations is one part (albeit a big one) to employer compliance. It is influenced by all areas of workplace accommodation and leave management — from understanding hundreds of leave laws and regulations to creating consistent policies and processes, investing in empathetic human…
