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Absence Matters: Can Employees Exist in Two States at Once?

Remote work is at an all-time high. And that change in working environment poses unprecedented challenges for absence management professionals — particularly when determining an employee’s work state.

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Jeni Hoyt
March 20, 2023

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Similar But Not Equal: Comparing PML with STD Coverage in States with Paid Leave

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As states continue to implement paid leave programs, more employers are reviewing short-term disability (STD) benefits. Keeping STD plans in place even if employees work in states with statutory paid leave programs ensures coverage for all approved medical needs. And that type of employee support matters.

Jeni Hoyt
March 20, 2023

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2023 Trends: ADA and Long COVID

It’s tempting to think we are done with the COVID-19 conversation, but those who manage ongoing accommodation and leave requests and process claims know that is not our reality. There hasn’t been a tsunami of long COVID claims, as some expected, which makes it easier to adopt an out-of-sight, out-of-mind philosophy. However, that would be unwise — in part, because of potential lag times in reporting.

Jeni Hoyt
March 20, 2023

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Program Showcase: Offering a Private PFML Plan

As more states pass paid family and medical leave, employers are weighing the pros and cons of state program administration and private plans. Because state programs vary significantly, there is no easy answer for determining how to evaluate paid statutory plans. However, there are several factors that employers can consider to help inform their decision.

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Jeni Hoyt
March 20, 2023

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RTW Showcase: DEIB and Ability Metrics

As companies strive to meet diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) goals, they should include one large, often overlooked demographic: individuals with disabilities, especially as staffing shortages continue. In addition to showing where the rubber meets the road for an employer’s DEIB program, hiring people with disabilities offers financial and social returns on investment.

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Cathexis Partners
March 20, 2023

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Compliance Showcase: The Changing Paid Leave Landscape

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As states pass more paid statutory leaves and voters across the country approve paid family and medical leave programs, employers have many options for designing leave benefits to ensure employees have the coverage they need. The question is what to do where.

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Jeni Hoyt
March 20, 2023

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The Eye of the Storm: The Evolution of PFML Trends and Paid Leave Policies

Paid family and medical leave (PFML) has become a more critical and sought-out component of employee benefit packages as administration of the programs becomes more complicated. And that creates challenges for employers that are considering starting, expanding, and integrating PFML into their benefits programs.

Jeni Hoyt
March 20, 2023

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To Gender Equality and Beyond

As employers seek more inclusive environments, many are removing gender pronouns from policies and handbooks in favor of more gender-neutral terms, such as they, their, and them. They’re also working to ensure benefit programs are equitable and accessible.

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Jeni Hoyt
March 20, 2023

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The CEO’s Desk: Adjusting to a New Era of Compliance

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How do industry professionals adjust to this new era of compliance? It’s important to go back to the basics, identify which employment practices need fine-tuning to ensure compliance, and which policies need updating or modernization. And DMEC is here to offer you the support and resources you need.

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Jeni Hoyt
March 20, 2023

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Program Showcase: Long COVID Claims

Return to work after illness can be fraught with challenges and concerns. With accommodations and managed expectations, a long COVID diagnosis does not have to mean an extended absence or loss of an employee. With a transition plan to return to normal duties over a period of time, this can be an opportunity to assist and retain a valued employee.

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Jeni Hoyt
March 20, 2023

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Tag @work magazine article

Absence Matters: Can Employees Exist in Two States at Once?

Similar But Not Equal: Comparing PML with STD Coverage in States with Paid Leave

2023 Trends: ADA and Long COVID

Program Showcase: Offering a Private PFML Plan

RTW Showcase: DEIB and Ability Metrics

Compliance Showcase: The Changing Paid Leave Landscape

The Eye of the Storm: The Evolution of PFML Trends and Paid Leave Policies

To Gender Equality and Beyond

The CEO’s Desk: Adjusting to a New Era of Compliance

Program Showcase: Long COVID Claims

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