In 2024, a majority of leave managers reported a rise in year over year leave and accommodations requests.  With mental health emerging as a key driver, these nuanced, complex requests can be challenging to navigate, especially at scale. This comprehensive webinar explores the intersection of mental health leave administration, compliance, and technology for managing claims both efficiently and compassionately. We will examine the complex regulatory framework governing mental health leave and accommodations, including qualifying conditions under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). Participants will gain practical insights into leveraging technology to streamline the administrative burden of managing increased claim volumes while maintaining compliance and enhancing the employee experience.

CEUs

This webinar qualifies for the following CEUs: 1 ADMS, 1 CDMS, 1 CLMS, 1 PHR, and 1 SHRM. 

If you are not a DMEC member and need to record a CLMS CEU for attending this event, please contact Jai Hooker at jhooker@dmec.org for assistance. 

How can leave and disability managers navigate numerous challenges that can significantly affect employee experience and organizational efficiency? Join us to discuss five key areas of concern identified by a recent Leave of Absence and Time Away from Work benchmarking study that was conducted across 18 industries with input from more than 200 employers:

1. Ensuring compliance with leave laws
2. Integrating leave benefits
3. Managing intermittent leave
4. Facilitating the return-to-work process
5. Improving the employee experience

During this session, we will explore how these challenges are trending across industries and discuss best practices and scenarios to help organizations navigate them effectively.

CEUs

This webinar qualifies for the following CEUs: 1 ADMS, 1 CDMS, 1 CLMS, 1 PHR, and 1 SHRM. 

If you are not a DMEC member and need to record a CLMS CEU for attending this event, please contact Jai Hooker at jhooker@dmec.org for assistance. 

Join us as we explore the impacts of mental health as part of early intervention for occupational injuries. Discover how businesses can bridge the gap between occupational and non-occupational mental health practices to create a supportive, proactive workplace. Learn actionable strategies to foster a culture that prioritizes well-being, boosting employee resilience, productivity, and overall company success. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and take the next step toward a healthier, more resilient, and thriving workforce!

CEUs

This webinar qualifies for the following CEUs: 1 ADMS, 1 CDMS, 1 CLMS, 1 PHR, and 1 SHRM. 

If you are not a DMEC member and need to record a CLMS CEU for attending this event, please contact Jai Hooker at jhooker@dmec.org for assistance. 

The ongoing issue of chronic pain has remained a significant challenge and has even intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic, further contributing to rising disability claims and increasing healthcare and workplace costs. As individuals struggle with prolonged pain, often compounded by other physical and mental health conditions, the need for effective claims management and risk mitigation strategies has never been greater.

In this presentation, a panel of disability claims experts from a variety of organizations will examine shifts in chronic pain prevalence, duration, and associated costs. They will explore emerging trends, key co-morbid factors influencing risk, and best practices for managing complex claims in an evolving healthcare and workplace landscape. Through data-driven insights, this session will provide a deeper understanding of how chronic pain impacts claim outcomes and what strategies can help improve both individual well-being and organizational cost management.

CEUs

This webinar qualifies for the following CEUs: 1 ADMS, 1 CDMS, 1 CLMS, 1 PHR, and 1 SHRM. 

If you are not a DMEC member and need to record a CLMS CEU for attending this event, please contact Jai Hooker at jhooker@dmec.org for assistance. 

Behind every leave of absence is an individual facing a challenging time—whether due to illness, injury, loss, family responsibilities, or the arrival of a new child. Supporting these employees goes beyond approving time off and administering benefits; it requires a thoughtful approach that ensures they feel cared for before, during, and after their leave. This webinar will explore strategies to enhance the employee experience at every stage, from benefits education to self-service tools for planning, claims, and tasks. We’ll take you through a complex leave scenario and share how key resources can help employees navigate life’s demands, whether they’re on leave, balancing responsibilities while working, or transitioning back.

Join us for insights on creating a compassionate, compliant leave experience, leveraging benefits to promote resilience and retention, and building a strong return-to-work strategy that fosters engagement. By viewing leave as a holistic journey rather than a single event, employers can cultivate a workplace culture that values both well-being and productivity.

CEUs

This webinar qualifies for the following CEUs: 1 ADMS, 1 CDMS, 1 CLMS, 1 PHR, and 1 SHRM. 

If you are not a DMEC member and need to record a CLMS CEU for attending this event, please contact Jai Hooker at jhooker@dmec.org for assistance. 

In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, managing leaves and disability benefits is more complex than ever. With changing laws and growing employee expectations, organizations must adopt a robust and compliant leave management system. But how do you choose the right technology solution?

Join us for an insightful webinar where we’ll walk you through the key considerations for selecting a software as a solution (SaaS) provider for leave and disability management. We’ll guide you through the process of identifying your organization’s unique challenges to build a compelling business case for absence management software, ensuring that the chosen solution aligns with long-term strategic goals. We will explore how to evaluate technology solutions by assessing key system features to maintain compliance with federal, state, municipal, and paid family and medical leave (PFML) laws. We’ll also discuss how automation can enhance team productivity and why involving relevant stakeholders is essential in the selection process. Finally, we’ll cover how to measure success by defining key metrics and evaluating the system’s impact on employee experience, compliance, and administrative efficiency. By leveraging data and analytics, organizations can make informed decisions and demonstrate return on investment.

By the end of this session, you’ll have a clear framework for selecting a leave management system that meets your organization’s needs and drives long-term success.

CEUs

This webinar qualifies for the following CEUs: 1 ADMS, 1 CDMS, 1 CLMS, 1 PHR, and 1 SHRM. 

If you are not a DMEC member and need to record a CLMS CEU for attending this event, please contact Jai Hooker at jhooker@dmec.org for assistance. 

Our closing “Ask the Experts” session allows attendees to submit their most challenging, uncensored questions to our panel of distinguished Family and Medical Leave Act/Americans with Disabilities Act legal experts who will provide unfiltered answers. Come prepared with your toughest questions and the most perplexing challenges faced by your company. 

Even the most experienced human resources professionals can struggle with certain unique and quirky aspects of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). This presentation is designed to explore those lesser known, tricky FMLA provisions, including in loco parentis, care of an adult child, shared entitlement between spouses, the key employee rule, and minimum increments for intermittent leave.  

Workforce absence administrators know that managing leave laws is not getting easier. Four states begin paid family and medical leave in 2026. Multiple jurisdictions recently added and expanded paid sick leave and paid time off mandates. The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act turns two years old in June 2025. And administration of the Family and Medical Leave Act and similar state laws is complicated.  

In this interactive, game-show themed session, compliance experts will test your knowledge of many workplace leave laws and their latest developments. Best guesses can be registered through the polling function. The harder the question, the bigger the points. Whatever your goal — exciting refresher, building your knowledge toolkit, or perhaps just bragging rights — you will not want to miss this session covering a wide range of important and inherently complex leave laws.

Managers and supervisors are often the first line of communication for an employee who needs a leave. This requires managers to have some basic knowledge of leave laws, especially the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), American with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). This session will explore the key training areas that will empower managers to support their employees and remain in compliance. Attendees will learn tips on how to keep managers engaged and informed so they are ready when one of their employees needs to take leave. This session will be interactive and allow the audience to answer specific questions to gauge their own level of knowledge on FMLA, ADA, and PWFA.