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If you have employees in a state or jurisdiction with a paid leave program, 2025 was a busy year! As we look to 2026, three new programs launched – Delaware and Minnesota in January followed closely by Maine in May.…

Are you prepared to meet ADA compliance challenges as AI transforms HR practices? Ensuring ADA compliance is more challenging than ever in the age of artificial intelligence. Organizations must carefully evaluate how AI tools used in hiring, performance reviews, and…

The past year has redefined absence management, shifting from reactive processes to employee-centric strategies that treat leave as a promise, not a perk. Employers are integrating strategic absence planning into holistic wellness programs, streamlining processes through trust and transparency, and…

Delaware and Minnesota are joining the Paid Family and Medical Leave landscape in 2026, increasing both the national footprint for these important benefit programs and the administrative complexity for multi-state employers. In this session, we helped employers understand program eligibility,…

Managing employee leave of absence (LOA) effectively is crucial for maintaining productivity and employee satisfaction. This webinar explored the compelling business case for establishing a centralized Leave of Absence team within organizations, regardless of whether your organization manages LOA in-house…

We had a conversation with Chris Counihan, Director of the new Delaware Paid Leave program, set to begin paying benefits on January 1, 2026. This in-depth discussion focused on the purpose, benefits, and intricacies of this new statutory program. We…

Attracting and retaining top talent requires a robust benefits strategy that addresses the whole employee. This session delved into the value of whole-person benefits, highlighting the impact of tailored support for employees facing cancer – one of the most common…

It’s critically important for employees to feel supported at work, especially when it comes to taking a leave of absence for family or health reasons. As regulations grow more complex, HR teams are working harder than ever to guide employees…

We have all heard about neurodiversity. However, do we really know what that means? Do we know how neurodiversity impacts our employees and our obligations to accommodate them? In this webinar, we reviewed different types of neurodiversity (including common conditions…