2025 DMEC Virtual Compliance Conference
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For those who were unable to attend the 2025 DMEC Compliance Conference in Columbus, OH, DMEC has planned a one-day virtual conference on June 4, 2025, which will feature four of the highest-rated sessions from the in-person conference as well as virtual networking opportunities.
Register by May 11 for a chance to win a free Microcredential course or a CLMS certification course.
Certification and Microcredentials
Increase your professional value
Distinguish yourself as an expert in integrated leave and absence management. DMEC microcredential courses or Certified Leave Management Specialist (CLMS) training helps you gain the knowledge to stand out in your field.
2025 Mental health and Well-being Issue
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As more employers realize the powerful influence work has on employee health and well-being, what steps can they take to ensure a safe, healthy environment? Read on for member experience stories, tips, tools, and tactics that will help disability and absence managers at all levels ensure safer, healthier environments.
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DMEC Webinars
Over 30 live webinars hosted each year covering topics of Tools & Tactics, Regional Compliance, The Inside Track, and Technology. Explore key topics in the industry and earn CEUs right from your own desk.
New Member tool
Simplify Leave Management
The DMEC AbsenceNavigator™ is a valuable tool offered exclusively to DMEC employer members to simplify leave planning and support practitioners in providing clear, actionable information to their employees.
2024 DMEC Annual Impact Report
Charting the Future of Absence & Disability Management
DMEC continues to expand its influence in the disability and absence management space with innovative education and essential resources that support employers of all sizes and industries across the U.S. and Canada. Get details and data in the full 2024 DMEC Annual Impact Report.
Welcome, Absence and Disability Management professionals
The Disability Management Employer Coalition (DMEC) is committed to providing focused education for absence and disability management professionals. We have hundreds of employer and supplier member organizations, representing 20,000+ absence and disability management professionals from across the U.S. and Canada.
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RESOURCES & LEGISLATIVE UPDATES
Missouri Supreme Court Maintains State Paid Sick Time Law; May 1, 2025 Effective Date Remains – For Now
Articles & Podcasts
Empowering Caregivers: A Business Case for Reassessing Workplace Support
The dual role of caregiver and employee can lead to problems at work as stresses of work and home life overlap. Common issues include mental health strain and productivity problems
Are Disability and Absence Managers Needed for Successful Case Management Software Contract Review?
Having disability and absence management professionals at the table when reviewing case management software helps avoid surprise costs and it ensures data security.
Trending Topics in 2025 and Beyond
Which data-driven strategies will guide employers toward more sustainable benefit structures? Bryon E. Bass, CLMS, CEO, DMEC, shares insights in this 2025 trends overview.
QUICK LINKS

DMEC Learning Center
The DMEC Learning Center serves as an online hub for completing the Certified Leave Management Specialist program and viewing webinar archives.

Explore DMEC Communities
Network with fellow DMEC members and other industry peers, ask questions or seek feedback, share your knowledge, and helpful find resources.

Benchmarking Dashboard
Support your absence plan design and practices needs with self-service benchmarking dashboards that has insights from over 1,100 companies.