In addition to complying with hundreds of leave laws, employers must support employees more holistically to attract and retain top talent. But how? Hear insights from the 2024 DMEC Annual Conference from Bryon Bass, CLMS, DMEC CEO; Kristin Jones, CLMS, DMEC director of education programs; and Jess Dudley, CLMS, DMEC education manager! Listen in and register for the 2024 Virtual Annual Conference on Sept. 18 for five of the top-rated sessions and a pre-recorded panel about lessons learned from the

Using artificial intelligence (AI) as a tool, not a replacement, for humans will be increasingly important for employer success, explains Bryon Bass, CLMS, CEO, DMEC, and Joe Lynett, a principal with JacksonLewis P.C. in this episode. Listen in for examples of AI-related employer risks, including the four-fifths rule. Additional resources: Additional resources: Boon or Bane: Wading Into AI Waters and Defining Risk in IDAM Circles Integration Technology 101: Master the Basics for a Better Leave Experience

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) was created to bridge the gap between federal laws, as Carol Miaskoff, legal counsel for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, explains in this episode. Listen in to hear Miaskoff talk with Marjory Robertson, AVP and senior counsel for Sun Life, about top employer challenges. The two also offer guidance from the PWFA rule to support employees and ensure employer compliance! Resources: How Employers Could Get into Trouble Under the PWFA DMEC Annual Conference Aug.

Industry benchmarks helped Jenny Haykin, integrated leaves and accommodations program manager for Puget Sound Energy, identify “excessive leave utilization” and reduce short-term disability by 45%! Listen in to learn how she did it. DMEC resources referenced in the episode: DMEC AbsenceExemplar™ Benchmarking Dashboards Strategies for Managing Excessive Use of Leave 2024 DMEC Annual Conference

Two years after implementation, data shows that the Granite State’s Voluntary Paid Family and Medical Leave Law (the first in the country) is increasingly popular with employees! What does this mean for employers? Listen in for hot-off-the-presses data and insights from Gina Rutledge, director of paid family and medical leave product management and strategic planning with MetLife. Resources mentioned during the episode: 2024 DMEC Annual Conference Navigating PFML Options, a DMEC @Work magazine column that we have unlocked for podcast

“It needs to be ok to ask for an exception” in life, says Amberley Snyder, an award-winning rodeo rider, inspirational speaker, and social media influencer, who talks about how employers can support employees with disabilities in the workplace. Listen in for a sneak peek into Snyder’s keynote presentation at the 2024 DMEC Annual Conference Aug. 5-8 in Nashville, Tenn. And get ready for helpful insights, specific guidance, and lots of laughter! Resources: 2024 DMEC Annual Conference Amberley Snyder Walk, Ride,