Confereneces & Webinars
Annual Conference
Handouts and Resources
Monday
August 4, 2025
9:30-10:30 am – Opening Keynote Session: Unlocking Passion, Performance and Transformation
11:00 am-12:00 pm – Recent Jury Verdicts involving Leave and Accommodation Issues
1:30-2:30 pm - Concurrent Sessions
1A. What to do When Employees Boggle Your Mind – Mental Health in the Workplace
- PowerPoint PDF Download
- DMECommunities Mental Health Group
- Webinar Recording: Mental Health in the Workplace – Navigating Accommodations
1B. Compassionate Leave: Reimagining Employee Well-Being
- PowerPoint PDF Download
- @Work Magazine 2025 Mental Health and Well-Being Issue
- Podcast Episode: Employers Can Support and Encourage Employee Mental Health and Well-being
- Empathy Meets Evidence: Advocating for Caregiving Benefits at Work
1C. Low Utilization Got You Down? How Partners Can Connect to Create Meaningful Value
- PowerPoint PDF Download
- Webinar Recording: How to Boost Employee Experience with Leave and Accommodations Technology
- Article: Using Technology to Optimize Data Use and Ensure Program Success
1D. Technology Can Make All Your Absence Dreams Come True … Or It Can Be Your Worst Nightmare!
1E. The Power of Social Ties in Reducing Workplace Absenteeism
3:00-4:30 pm – Workshops
2A. Don’t Give Leave a Bad Name: Recognize, Learn, and Do Better
- PowerPoint PDF Download
- Training: Certified Leave Management Specialist Course
- Webinar Recording: Reshaping Leave Management – The Role of User-Centered Solutions
2B. Spot the Lie: Testing Your Intermittent Leave Knowledge
- PowerPoint PDF Download
- Article: Is Intermittent Leave a Reasonable Accommodation?
- Article: Encouraging Employees to Stay at Work or Return to Work Without Running Afoul of the Law
2C. Invis-ABLE Me
- PowerPoint PDF Download
- Article: Are Your Employees Neurodiverse or Neurodivergent?
- Webinar Recording: Accommodating Neurodiversity in the Workplace
2D. Practical Solutions for a Successful Return-to-Work: A Hands-On Workshop for Employers
- PowerPoint PDF Download
- Training: Building a Return-to-Work Program Microcredential Course
- Article & Podcast Episode: The Benefits to a Strong Return-to-Work Policy
- Sample Form: Return-to-Work Policy
- Sample Form: RTW and SAW Checklist
2E. Mental Wellness, Thriving Workplace, PWFA, ADA, and FMLA
Tuesday
August 5, 2025
8:15-9:15 am – A Conversation with the DOL
10:00-11:00 am – Getting Alice out of Wonderland: How to Address the Realities of Accommodations Management
11:00 am-12:00 pm – Do They Need It or Just Want It? Managing Specific Requests for ADA Accommodation
12:50 - 1:20 pm – Lunch & Learn | Getting it Right, Right Now: How to Future-Proof Leave and Accommodations Management
1:30-2:30 pm – Workshops
3A. Beyond Compliance: Leveraging Accommodations Data to Build an Inclusive, Adaptive Workplace
- PowerPoint PDF Download
- Training: ADA Accommodation Process Microcredential Course
- Training: FMLA/ADA Training for Supervisors and Managers
3B. The Untapped Role Managers Play in Leave
- PowerPoint PDF Download
- Aflac Time Away Study
- Journey Mapping Exercise
- Article: Transitional Return-to-Work Programs Show Dollars and Sense ROI
- Training: FMLA/ADA Training for Supervisors and Managers
3C. Cancer in the Workplace: A Workshop for Managers
- PowerPoint PDF Download
- Case Study Worksheets
- Return to Work Plan
- Workplace Adjustments
- Podcast Episode: Talking About the “C” Word: Opportunities for Employers to Support Employees with Cancer
- Article: Supporting Effective Return-to-Work Practices for Employees with Cancer
- Article: Cancer and the ADA: Practical Workplace Considerations
3D. From Data to Decisions: Leveraging Benchmarking for Actionable Insights
- PowerPoint PDF Download
- Sample Form: Benchmarking Checklist
- Training: Benchmarking for Integrated Disability and Absence Management (IDAM) Programs Microcredential Course
- Hands-On Activity Instructions
3E. How to Turn an FMLA Process into an Automated Workflow
3:15-4:15 pm - Coffee with Chris Counihan, Director, Delaware Paid Leave
4:30-5:30 pm – Concurrent Sessions
4A. Absence Eras Tour
4C. How a RTW Program Can Encourage Employee Satisfaction and Resilience
- PowerPoint PDF Download
- Peer Support Checklist
- Return to Work Reintegration Checklist
- RTW Program Checklist
- Magazine: Americans with Disabilities Act and Return to Work Issue
- Article & Podcast Episode: The Benefits to a Strong Return-to-Work Policy
4D. How Employment Laws Impact Communication with Employees
4:30-5:30 pm – Quick-Dive Sessions
4:30-4:55 pm | 4E. Revolutionizing Disability Management: Reducing Claims Through Innovative Mental Health Solutions
- PowerPoint PDF Download
- Article & Podcast Episode: Employers Seek Ways to Turn the Tide on Employee Mental Health
- Article: Adjusting Mental Health Accommodations Can Make a Meaningful Difference for Employees
5:05-5:30 pm | 4F. Multistate PFML Private Plan Implementation Timeline
Wednesday
August 7, 2024
8:15-9:15 am – The Journey to Federal Paid Leave – Are We There Yet?
9:15-10:15 am – Inside the Beltway and Beyond: A Bipartisan Look at the Future of Paid Leave Policy
11:00 am-12:00 pm – Concurrent Sessions
5A. Harnessing Integrated Data to Enhance Employee Health Insights
- PowerPoint PDF Download
- Training: Benchmarking for Integrated Disability and Absence Management (IDAM) Programs Microcredential Course
- Tool: DMEC AbsenceExemplar™ Benchmarking Dashboard
5B. Solving the Puzzle: How PFML, Benefits and Accruals Fit Together
5C. Defining the Future of AI in Absence Management: Review of Think Tank Findings
- PowerPoint PDF Download
- Podcast Episode: Employer Warning: Don’t Be Fooled by AI Hallucinations
- Article: Boon or Bane: Wading into AI Waters and Defining Risk in IDAM Circles
5D. Next Gen Leave: What True Technology Disruption Could Look Like
11:00 am-12:00 pm – Quick-Dive Sessions
11:00-11:25 am | 5E. What is Good Faith and How Do You Demonstrate It?
11:35 am-12:00 pm | 5F. The Impact of Caregiving Support on Leave
1:30-2:30 pm – Concurrent Sessions
6A. Advancing Employee Benefits: Meeting the Evolving Needs of Your Workforce
6B. Beyond Benefits: Holistic Strategies to Optimize Employee Support and Engagement
- PowerPoint PDF Download
- Holistic Strategies to Optimize Employee Support and Engagement
- Article: What’s Your True North?
- Webinar recording: The Employee Leave Journey – Effective Support Before, During, and After Time Away
6C. Neurodiversity in the Workplace: Employee Expectations and Employer Obligations
- PowerPoint PDF Download
- Webinar Recording: Accommodating Neurodiversity in the Workplace
- Podcast Episode: The Benefits to Embracing Neurodiversity in the Workplace
6D. Empowering Parents: Parental Leave Planning Insights Supported with Digital Tech Solutions
6E. The Neuroscience of Resilience: Emotional Intelligence and Self-Regulation Inside and Outside of the Workplace
3:15-4:15 pm – Healthier Communities Start with Paid Leave: Colorado Joins the Research
4:30-5:30 pm – Concurrent Sessions
7A. Untangle the Tangled Mess – PFML Private Plan Applications & Renewals
- PowerPoint PDF Download
- Member Gifts: Resources for PFML
Webinar Recording: Paid Family and Medical Leave Updates – DE, ME, MD, MN
7B. Mastering FMLA Audits: Key Steps and Tools for Compliance
- PowerPoint PDF Download
- Training: FMLA/ADA Training for Supervisors & Managers
- Article: Going Undercover: Why Leave Management Professionals Should Consider Secret Plan Shopping
7C. There’s an AI for that! The Future of Integrated Absence Management and How AI Connects the Dots
- PowerPoint PDF Download
- Press Release: Industry Think Tank to Discuss Ethical Use of AI in Disability and Absence Management
- Webinar Recording: Intermittent Leave, Technology, and Absence Management – Oh, my!
7D. Consequences of COVID-19: Neurological Insights, Workplace Implications, and Differentiating Genuine Impairment from Other Influences
7E. Empowering Caregivers in the Workplace: A Collaborative Approach to Well-Being
Thursday
August 7, 2025
