2026 DMEC Annual Conference: Navigating the New Frontier of Emerging Leave Trends

As employee expectations and workplace laws continue to evolve, employers are facing a growing wave of non‑traditional leave requests—from bereavement and domestic violence leave to organ donation, reproductive loss, menopause, and NICU leave. This session explores these emerging leave trends, why they matter, and how employers can respond thoughtfully and compliantly. Attendees will gain practical guidance on policy design, administration challenges, and risk management, while learning how to balance legal compliance, consistency, and employee experience in today’s complex leave landscape