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2025 Tools & Tactics Webinar: State-by-State PFML: Mastering Leave Reporting Requirements

Tuesday, Aug. 12
9:00 am PT | 12:00 pm ET

Navigating Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) reporting is no small feat—especially when every state plays by its own rules. This webinar takes you on a fast-paced tour of PFML programs nationwide, breaking down who needs to report what, when and where. From quarterly filings to annual submissions, we’ll uncover the complexities, highlight the pitfalls and arm you with best practices to stay compliant and penalty-free. Whether you’re managing one state or many, this session will help you master the map.

Learning Objectives

  • Gain a general understanding of requirements of state PFML filings across programs.
  • Learn about what challenges employers can face when trying to ensure compliance with filing/reporting requirements.
  • Explore best practices for preparing and getting PFML filings submitted.

Presented by

Senior Compliance Counsel (Director, Legal)
Alight
Senior Client Support Executive
Alight

This session qualifies for the following CEUs:

1 ADMS, 1 CDMS, 1 CLMS, 1 PHR, and 1 SHRM

TO QUALIFY FOR CEUs

  • You must attend the full duration of the webinar. Following the webinar and once attendance has been confirmed, you will receive an email with CEU reporting information.
  • You must register for and watch the webinar individually. Group participation does not qualify for CEU credit.

Exclusively offered by DMEC, the Certified Leave Management Specialist (CLMS) program is the only professional designation of its kind that provides interactive, hands-on training to ensure your programs effectively comply with state and federal leave laws. Learn more about the CLMS program.

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Katarina Niparko, Esq.
Senior Compliance Counsel (Director, Legal)
Alight

Katarina Niparko, Esq., brings a strong background in employment law to her role as Senior Compliance Counsel and Legal Director for Alight Solutions. Prior to joining Alight, Katarina worked for top nation-wide law firms, representing clients in all areas of labor and employment law, including litigation, legal analysis and statutory interpretation, and advising on HR best practices. Katarina applies her law firm experience to provide comprehensive, multifaceted legal counsel and integrated, cross-functional business support to Alight, through complex compliance risk management, product development, operations best practices, client support and deliverables, and multi-jurisdictional regulatory and statutory analysis. Katarina graduated Magna Cum Laude, Order of the Coif, and Order of the Barristers from Pepperdine University School of Law and is admitted to the Colorado Bar.

Marissa Byrum
Senior Client Support Executive
Alight

Marissa Byrum brings over a decade of industry experience with a strong focus on absence management. She has held director-level roles overseeing TPA claims services and client management, with a particular emphasis on navigating state law complexities. Her background includes leadership in clinical reviews, training, and appeals, as well as hands-on experience with both self-insured and fully insured leave programs. Marissa’s operational knowledge and strategic insight into claims processes make her a valuable resource for organizations seeking to better understand the complexities of leaves, especially as it relates to the ever-changing statutory landscape. She holds a bachelor’s degree in nursing and is passionate about delivering results that align with client goals while fostering trust through consistent, high-quality service.

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Katarina Niparko, Esq.
Senior Compliance Counsel (Director, Legal)
Alight

Katarina Niparko, Esq., brings a strong background in employment law to her role as Senior Compliance Counsel and Legal Director for Alight Solutions. Prior to joining Alight, Katarina worked for top nation-wide law firms, representing clients in all areas of labor and employment law, including litigation, legal analysis and statutory interpretation, and advising on HR best practices. Katarina applies her law firm experience to provide comprehensive, multifaceted legal counsel and integrated, cross-functional business support to Alight, through complex compliance risk management, product development, operations best practices, client support and deliverables, and multi-jurisdictional regulatory and statutory analysis. Katarina graduated Magna Cum Laude, Order of the Coif, and Order of the Barristers from Pepperdine University School of Law and is admitted to the Colorado Bar.