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Gather the latest absence, disability, and return-to-work updates at one of DMEC’s educational events. You’ll have a chance to discover real-world strategies and tools from industry experts, while you develop a network of like-minded peers.
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Explore the latest compliance strategies and procedural recommendations that will help you tackle the challenging FMLA and ADA issues you confront every day.
Discover employer best practices and proven strategies that you can immediately apply to your own absence and disability management programs.
For those who are unable to join us for an in-person conference, we offer a content-rich, one-day virtual event.
DMEC provides continuing education credits for our webinars. There are various ways to submit proof of your continued learning.
Latest News & Resources
Read the latest news about integrated disability and absence management including insights, strategies, and best practices.
DMEC News: June-August 2026
DMEC and Unum released a new white paper on evaluating leave program impact, alongside the 2025 DMEC Annual Impact Report. A new SAW/RTW Certification launches soon, plus a fresh microcredential course tackles D.C.'s complex leave requirements.
Thinking Outside the Box to Reduce Leave
Absenteeism remains one of the biggest pain points for organizations today. The yearly cost of employee absenteeism has been estimated to exceed $600 billion1 in the U.S. alone, driven by lost productivity, temporary staffing expenses, overtime pay, and the administrative burden of managing unplanned leave. While some absenteeism is unavoidable, its growing frequency and impact signal a deeper challenge within modern workplaces.
The Disability Compliance Audit: Why Your Organization’s Program Needs a Health Check
Most organizations assume their disability accommodation processes are legally sound. Policies are in place, managers have been trained, and HR has handled requests before without incident. It feels like the system works—until a lawsuit proves otherwise.
Integrated Absence Management – Dealing with Certification Requirements
While often not discussed, one of the main challenges with creating an integrated absence management program centers around certification requirements. While employers and claimants often ask for a simple unified claim form, the reality is that when you manage multiple benefits, they often have different certification requirements that make this difficult.
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