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Webinar Recording: Taking Control of Rising Leave and Accommodations Requests

For the third year in a row, the majority of HR leaders report significant increases in both leave and accommodations requests, with many teams now managing more than double the caseload they had just three years ago. As requests continue…

Jai Hooker
February 18, 2026

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Webinar Recording: FMLA vs. State Leave: Key Differences Explained

Managing employee leaves of absence has never been more complex. While the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) sets a federal baseline for job-protected, unpaid leave, states have introduced their own family and medical leave laws—many offering paid benefits and…

Jai Hooker
February 5, 2026

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Webinar Recording: The Section 45S Advantage – Optimize Your Leave Programs with the Premium-Based Tax Credit

As your leave programs grow in complexity, are you confident you’re leveraging every financial advantage available? Many organizations are overlooking how the IRS Section 45S employer credit can directly support their PFML and STDI strategies. With ongoing legislative momentum and…

Jai Hooker
January 28, 2026

Legislative Updates

Puerto Rico’s Influenza Emergency: Special Paid Sick Leave Rules Activated

Effective immediately Puerto Rico’s governor declared a public health emergency due to epidemic-level influenza cases.

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Jai Hooker
January 28, 2026

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Navigating Minnesota’s 2026 Paid Family and Medical Leave Rollout

Now that the Minnesota paid family and medical leave program is in effect, what lessons can employers learn from this implementation story to ensure compliance?

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Paola Mendoza
January 19, 2026

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Avoid the Costly and Common Mistake of Overlooking Reassignment as an Accommodation

What is the best way for employers to include reassignment as an accommodation?

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Paola Mendoza
January 19, 2026

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Can Employees Take a Holiday from a Leave of Absence?

Workplace accommodation and leave management professionals, who struggle with the question of how to handle (or count) a holiday that falls during an employee’s job-protected leave, will find guidance in this article.

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Paola Mendoza
January 19, 2026

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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 education trends, parental leave planning, mental health innovations, and more.

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Paola Mendoza
January 19, 2026

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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.

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Paola Mendoza
January 19, 2026

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How Do Employers Turn AI into a Workforce Empowerment Strategy?

Ensuring your employees know which artificial intelligence tools, functionalities, and vendors are approved or appropriate to use in their daily work can lead to empowerment and higher productivity.

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Paola Mendoza
January 19, 2026

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Webinar Recording: Taking Control of Rising Leave and Accommodations Requests

Webinar Recording: FMLA vs. State Leave: Key Differences Explained

Webinar Recording: The Section 45S Advantage – Optimize Your Leave Programs with the Premium-Based Tax Credit

Puerto Rico’s Influenza Emergency: Special Paid Sick Leave Rules Activated

Navigating Minnesota’s 2026 Paid Family and Medical Leave Rollout

Avoid the Costly and Common Mistake of Overlooking Reassignment as an Accommodation

Can Employees Take a Holiday from a Leave of Absence?

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