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 definitive timeline of cannabis legalization in the U.S. shows the reach of marijuana throughout the country, leading to more employers seeking impairment testing.

Determining disability involves a team of players whose roles aren’t always straightforward.

While Walmart’s People Greeter controversy continues to play out, its reputation as an employer of choice for disabled persons is at risk.

When most people do break or violate the law, it’s usually out of ignorance of a particular law or a lack of information about it. But for FMLA or the ADA, there are ways to stay ahead.

Overexertion and falls on the same level are two of the top causes of disabling workplace injuries, according to Liberty Mutual’s 2019 report.

When a worker’s TTD benefits ran out and he still wasn’t cleared for work, the worker filed for PTD benefits.

From growing employee engagement to the laws surrounding marijuana use, these are the top 5 trends to keep an eye on in workers’ compensation.

The first line of defense against mental and behavioral health issues is ensuring employers have the tools to effectively address them. Understanding the five stages of behavioral health is a big step in that direction.

Attorneys and risk managers say lack of ADA-compliant websites is a growing issue and businesses should start reviewing their sites and checking their liability coverage.

Simple injuries that spiral into catastrophic claims account for a disproportionate share of overall workers’ comp dollars. Understanding how we think about pain can go a long way toward developing effective treatment strategies.

A man with a work-related back injury developed ALS, rendering him unable to work without pain meds. The state’s top court is asked to decide his eligibility for permanent total disability benefits.

As workers’ compensation technology continues to grow, nurse case managers find the right devices to foster independence and cut costs.

Employers look to the DMEC conference to share real-world problems and solutions with their peers in the trenches.

Other pain relief therapies hold substantial promise in defeating drug dependency.

Look for technology to continue to improve efficiency.

Learn the types and components of successful return to work programs that incorporate ADA principles.

Workplace accommodations don’t have to be viewed as a hindrance, but rather an opportunity to support your people.

A Federal court’s ruling on the ADA is attracting widespread attention.

Without input from injured workers it’s unclear whether the treatment of occupational illnesses and injuries achieves the most favorable outcomes possible.