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As behavioral health issues become increasingly prevalent within the U.S. workforce, there’s a critical need for employers to adopt holistic strategies. Not only is it essential to sustain productivity, but it’s equally crucial to navigate the nuanced landscape of the…

As state paid family leave programs proliferate, navigating the myriad of different laws is becoming even more challenging for employers. This is especially true in Oregon where the state’s paid family leave program just came online in September 2023, and…

Can short-term disability (STD), workers’ compensation, and paid family and medical leave (PFML) coexist? Indeed they can, and in fact, some states require it. These income protection provisions serve as vital safety nets — safeguarding employees’ physical, mental, and financial…

If you have employees in a statutory jurisdiction, you need tools and tactics to stay on top of your compliance obligations. There are several states that have enacted paid family leave programs that will be effective over the next few…

We’ve seen dizzying changes in the integrated absence and disability management space over the past few years, and 2023 was no exception. Hello, Pregnant Workers Fairness Act! In this interactive webinar, we provided a recap of the year and our…

Navigating the evaluation of employment status for employees on a leave of absence or disability can be complex. In this session, we explored two contrasting case studies — one showcasing an optimal outcome, and the other revealing a less favorable…

In this session, we shared indispensable insights and proven strategies for managing disability and leave claims — including insights into significant audit findings that only a deep dive into claims processing could uncover. Throughout the session, we explored the application…

Seven new states have passed paid family and medical leave (PFML) laws this year — bringing the total to 22 states, plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Employers are becoming the trusted go-to resource for their employees when…

In this webinar, we dove into the complexities of multiple state paid family and medical leave laws (PFML) laws, presenting a series of case studies that reveal the substantial differences in employee outcomes based on location. We began by comparing…