2022 DMEC Virtual Annual Conference: Life Beyond COVID - New Focuses for Absence & Disability Compliance

The workplace is forever changed as a result of the significant events of 2020 and 2021. But how is that impacting absence and disability compliance efforts? In this session, we will explore the long-lasting impact of new leave legislation, discuss emerging case law that will impact workplace decisions on leave and accommodation, and review the general state of the workplace including representation impacts. We?ll also offer insights into HR and benefits considerations that are driving programmatic changes for absence and disability programs.

• Discuss changes in paid leave laws and potential impact of pending laws
• Analyze new case law impacting leave and accommodation practices
• Understand emerging workplace trends; shifts in work force demographics & impacts on talent acquisition & retention, flexible work programs & other employee benefits driving changes in absence & disability programs