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Talk to Two Attorneys: The Intersection Between Workers’ Comp and Employment Law

Workers’ comp and employment law aren’t the same — but they do have some overlap.

Is Long-COVID a Simmering National Health Disaster? Here’s Why Some Experts Think So

Momentum for Paid Family Leave Benefits Is Growing. So Why Are They Still Underutilized?

DMEC at 30: How This Female-Led Organization Changed the Disability Management Landscape

As Mask Mandates Lift, What Happens to Employers’ Liability Exposures?

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Talk to Two Attorneys: The Intersection Between Workers’ Comp and Employment Law

Workers’ comp and employment law aren’t the same — but they do have some overlap.

Is Long-COVID a Simmering National Health Disaster? Here’s Why Some Experts Think So

In addition to updating job descriptions and assessing accommodations, employers should track cases of COVID and Long COVID, whether that means monitoring information from insurance companies or using an in-house method.

Momentum for Paid Family Leave Benefits Is Growing. So Why Are They Still Underutilized?

The patchwork of paid leave laws can create or exacerbate unintentional disparities across the workforce. Employers must remain aware and vigilant.

DMEC at 30: How This Female-Led Organization Changed the Disability Management Landscape

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the formation of the Disability Management Employer Coalition.

As Mask Mandates Lift, What Happens to Employers’ Liability Exposures?

Now that the CDC recommendations say most Americans can remove their masks, what should employers do to keep workers safe?

5 Absence Management Trends for 2022

From the effects of long-COVID to the Great Resignation, employers should keep an eye on these absence management trends in 2022.

Remote Work and Vaccine Mandates Are Driving an Increase in ADA Accommodation Requests. Why a Human-Centered Approach Is Vital

The pandemic has affected the number of ADA accommodation requests employers are seeing.

For Equal Employment Opportunities, It’s Essential Employers Review Both State and Federal Laws Related to the ADA

The Americans with Disabilities Act is the standard for equal employment opportunity and advancement, but employers must also review their state laws on the matter to remain compliant and fair.

The Year of Leaning into the Positive: 5 Absence Management Trends of 2021

Not all policy changes brought by COVID-19 have been negative. Here are some absence and disability trends we’ll continue to see in 2021.

Why Employing People with Disabilities Is a Key Tenet of Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity drives innovation. Employers have an unparalleled opportunity to gain the performance and insights of a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Legal Roundup: Taco Bell’s Drive-Thru Accessibility Questioned, BU on the Hook for Illegal Firing and More

A look at recent court decisions and how their rulings have an impact on risk management and the insurance industry.

Website Accessibility Lawsuits Are Up 177%; Domino’s Is the Latest Offender

The pizza chain went to court after a blind customer sued them for violating the ADA.

Risk Managers Want to Stop Drive-By Lawsuits — Here’s Why You Should Too

ADA claims can cripple small businesses. The ACCESS Act aims to protect business owners from abusive lawsuits as well as the rights of the disabled community.

DMEC’s Marcia Carruthers on Three Decades of Building a Profession

The departing chair of DMEC’s board reflects on her 30-year mission to inform employers and elevate the profession of disability and absence management.

This Is the Most Important Thing for Avoiding EEOC Disability Claims

Expansion of the types and range of accommodations requested calls for better communication between employees who have a disability and their employers.