# DMEC \| Workplace Accommodation and Leave Solutions

> DMEC empowers employers, HR professionals, and absence management experts with strategies, thought leadership, and trusted tools for effective workplace accommodation and leave management\.

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## Pages
- [2026 Compliance Conference Insights Series](https://dmec.org/conferences-and-webinars/2026-compliance-conference-insights-series/)
- [Organization Member List](https://dmec.org/membership/organization-member-list/)
- [Leadership and Staff](https://dmec.org/about-dmec/leadership-and-staff/)
- [Stay\-at\-work and return\-to\-work competency\-based training](https://dmec.org/certification-and-training/stay-at-work-and-return-to-work-competency-based-training/): DMEC’s Stay\-at\-Work \(SAW\) and Return\-to\-Work \(RTW\) Specialist Training Program helps accommodation and leave management professionals build the practical skills needed to support employees who are staying at work or returning to work after a medical leave\.

- [Media](https://dmec.org/about-dmec/media/)

## Posts
- [2026 Tools \& Tactics Webinar: An Update to Paid Family and Medical Leave Laws in 2026](https://dmec.org/conferences-and-webinars/webinars/2026-tools-tactics-webinar-an-update-to-paid-family-and-medical-leave-laws-in-2026/): Join us for an exclusive webinar where we unveil key findings from our 2024 DMEC Absence Plan Design and Practices Benchmarking Survey\! This session will provide a deep dive into the latest industry trends with regards to plan design across organizations of all sizes and industries\.

- [Looking Upstream: What Disability Management Can Learn from Safety Science](https://dmec.org/resources/work-magazine/looking-upstream-what-disability-management-can-learn-from-safety-science/): In disability and absence management, we tend to sort workplace health problems into neat boxes\. On\-the\-job injuries belong to workers’ compensation, and Risk Management determines how they’re handled\. All other issues land in the “non\-occ” disability bucket, which is typically overseen by Human Resources\. And there, the primary diagnosis code drives how the claim is managed\.

- [2026 Tools \& Tactics Webinar: Managing Niche State Leave Laws Across a Nationwide Workforce](https://dmec.org/conferences-and-webinars/webinars/2026-tools-tactics-webinar-managing-niche-state-leave-laws-across-a-nationwide-workforce/): Join us for an exclusive webinar where we unveil key findings from our 2024 DMEC Absence Plan Design and Practices Benchmarking Survey\! This session will provide a deep dive into the latest industry trends with regards to plan design across organizations of all sizes and industries\.

- [2026 Tools \& Tactics Webinar: Statutory State PFML — Compliance, Coordination \& Pitfalls](https://dmec.org/conferences-and-webinars/webinars/2026-tools-tactics-webinar-statutory-state-pfml-compliance-coordination-pitfalls/): Join us for an exclusive webinar where we unveil key findings from our 2024 DMEC Absence Plan Design and Practices Benchmarking Survey\! This session will provide a deep dive into the latest industry trends with regards to plan design across organizations of all sizes and industries\.

- [2026 Mastering Modern Leave and Accommodations Webinar: Closing the Capacity Gap \- Modernizing Processes for Compliance and Efficiency](https://dmec.org/conferences-and-webinars/archived-webinars/2026-mastering-modern-leave-and-accommodations-webinar-closing-the-capacity-gap-modernizing-processes-for-compliance-and-efficiency-2/): Join us for an exclusive webinar where we unveil key findings from our 2024 DMEC Absence Plan Design and Practices Benchmarking Survey\! This session will provide a deep dive into the latest industry trends with regards to plan design across organizations of all sizes and industries\.


## Vendor Directory
- [Littler](https://dmec.org/resources/vendor-directory/littler/)
- [IEA Training](https://dmec.org/resources/vendor-directory/iea-training/)
- [Enlyte](https://dmec.org/resources/vendor-directory/enlyte/)
- [Administrative Concepts, Inc\.](https://dmec.org/resources/vendor-directory/administrative-concepts-inc/)
- [Emperion](https://dmec.org/resources/vendor-directory/emperion/)

## Events
- [2026 Regional Compliance Webinar: West Region Update](https://dmec.org/event/2026-regional-compliance-webinar-west-region-update/)
- [2026 Regional Compliance Webinar: South Region Update](https://dmec.org/event/2026-regional-compliance-webinar-south-region-update/)
- [2026 Regional Compliance Webinar: Northeast Region Update](https://dmec.org/event/2026-regional-compliance-webinar-northeast-region-update/)
- [2026 Regional Compliance Webinar: Midwest Region Update](https://dmec.org/event/2026-regional-compliance-webinar-midwest-region-update/)
- [2026 Regional Compliance Webinar: Federal Update](https://dmec.org/event/2026-regional-compliance-webinar-federal-update/)

## FAQ Friday 
- [How can employers support employees who are victims of domestic violence?](https://dmec.org/faqs/how-can-employers-support-employees-who-are-victims-of-domestic-violence/)
- [Are employees working outside of the United States eligible for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act \(FMLA\)? ](https://dmec.org/faqs/are-employees-working-outside-of-the-united-states-eligible-for-leave-under-the-fmla/)
- [What procedures would you suggest employers have in place for employees returning to work after a mental health related absence?](https://dmec.org/faqs/what-procedures-would-you-suggest-employers-have-in-place-for-employees-returning-to-work-after-a-mental-health-related-absence/)
- [For statutory paid family and medical leave \(PFML\), what are the advantages and/or disadvantages to choosing a private plan over the state plan where allowed?](https://dmec.org/faqs/for-statutory-paid-family-and-medical-leave-pfml-what-are-the-advantages-and-or-disadvantages-to-choosing-a-private-plan-over-the-state-plan-where-allowed/)
- [What are some of the considerations for employers who are looking to incorporate artificial intelligence \(AI\) technologies into their claims handling processes?](https://dmec.org/faqs/what-are-some-of-the-considerations-for-employers-who-are-looking-to-incorporate-artificial-intelligence-ai-technologies-into-their-claims-handling-processes/)

## Podcast
- [Crossing Boundaries: Why More Employers Are Addressing Sleep Disorders](https://dmec.org/podcast/crossing-boundaries-why-more-employers-are-addressing-sleep-disorders/)
- [What Can Improv Teach You? DMEC Explores the Power of Fun](https://dmec.org/podcast/what-can-improv-teach-you-dmec-explores-the-power-of-fun/)
- [Is Upskilling an Employee Perk or an Expectation?](https://dmec.org/podcast/is-upskilling-an-employee-perk-or-an-expectation/)
- [“House\-on\-Fire Moments” Employers Are Missing](https://dmec.org/podcast/house-on-fire-moments-employers-are-missing/)
- [Transcending Stigma to Embrace Innovative Mental Health Therapies](https://dmec.org/podcast/transcending-stigma-to-embrace-innovative-mental-health-therapies/)

## Sample Documents
- [Organ and Bone Marrow Donation Leave Policy](https://dmec.org/sample-document/organ-and-bone-marrow-donation-leave-policy/)
- [Sample Military Leave Policy](https://dmec.org/sample-document/sample-military-leave-policy/)
- [In Loco Parentis Assessment Form](https://dmec.org/sample-document/in-loco-parentis-assessment-form/)
- [Absence Management FAQs](https://dmec.org/sample-document/absence-management-faqs/)
- [FMLA Compliance Checklist](https://dmec.org/sample-document/fmla-compliance-checklist/)

## Captivate Podcasts
- [Talking About the “C” Word: Opportunities for Employers to Support Employees with Cancer \_ Member Exclusive Version](https://dmec.org/podcast/talking-about-the-c-word-opportunities-to-partner-with-employees-diagnosed-with-cancer-3/): Is fear preventing employers from having conversations with employees diagnosed with cancer about how they can stay at work and return to work as soon as possible? This episode includes a member\-exclusive answer from Raghav Murali\-Ganesh, MD, FRANZCR, chief executive officer, Co\-Founder, Osara Health, who shares insights about barriers to creating cancer\-friendly work environments and how employers can overcome them\. Access is limited to DMEC members, who received this link\.
- [Learning to Fall Safely Helps Teams Climb Higher](https://dmec.org/podcast/learning-to-fall-safely-helps-teams-climb-higher-3/)
- [Why Offering Life Stage\-Based Benefits Pays Off](https://dmec.org/podcast/why-offering-life-stage-based-benefits-pays-off-3/)
- [Why Offering Life Stage\-Based Benefits Pays Off \_ DMEC Member Exclusive](https://dmec.org/podcast/why-offering-life-stage-based-benefits-pays-off-dmec-member-exclusive-3/)
- [Identifying Relevant vs\. Trendy Employee Benefits](https://dmec.org/podcast/identifying-relevant-vs-trendy-employee-benefits-3/)

## Categories
- [@Work Magazine](https://dmec.org/category/resources/work-magazine/)
- [Legislative Updates](https://dmec.org/category/resources/legislative-updates/)
- [Archived Webinars](https://dmec.org/category/conferences-and-webinars/archived-webinars/)
- [Webinars](https://dmec.org/category/conferences-and-webinars/webinars/)
- [White Papers](https://dmec.org/category/resources/white-papers/)

## Tags
- [members only](https://dmec.org/tag/members-only/)
- [@work magazine article](https://dmec.org/tag/work-magazine-article/)
- [webinars](https://dmec.org/tag/webinars/)
- [expanded perspectives](https://dmec.org/tag/expanded-perspectives/)
- [Legislative Updates](https://dmec.org/tag/legislative-updates/)

## Vendor Directory Categories
- [Absence and Disability Carriers](https://dmec.org/resources/vendor-directory/vendor-category/absence-and-disability-carriers/)
- [Third\-Party Administrators](https://dmec.org/resources/vendor-directory/vendor-category/third-party-administrators/)
- [Absence Management Software Providers](https://dmec.org/resources/vendor-directory/vendor-category/absence-management-software-providers/)
- [Brokers and Consultants](https://dmec.org/resources/vendor-directory/vendor-category/brokers-and-consultants/)
- [Workplace and Return\-to\-Work Resource Providers](https://dmec.org/resources/vendor-directory/vendor-category/workplace-and-return-to-work-resource-providers/)

## Vendor Directory Regions
- [North America](https://dmec.org/wpbdm-region/north-america/)
- [USA](https://dmec.org/wpbdm-region/north-america/usa/)
- [Pennsylvania](https://dmec.org/wpbdm-region/north-america/usa/pennsylvania/)
- [California](https://dmec.org/wpbdm-region/north-america/usa/california/)
- [Georgia](https://dmec.org/wpbdm-region/north-america/usa/georgia-usa/)

## Departments
- [Communications and Marketing](https://dmec.org/department/communications-and-marketing/)
- [Education](https://dmec.org/department/education/)
- [Leadership](https://dmec.org/department/leadership/)
- [IT and Customer Support](https://dmec.org/department/it-and-customer-support/)
- [Finance](https://dmec.org/department/finance/)

## Document Categories
- [General](https://dmec.org/document-category/general/)
- [ADA](https://dmec.org/document-category/ada/)
- [Company\-Specific](https://dmec.org/document-category/company-specific/)
- [FMLA](https://dmec.org/document-category/fmla/)
- [RTW and SAW](https://dmec.org/document-category/rtw-and-saw/)

## Event Categories
- [Webinar](https://dmec.org/event-category/webinar/)
- [Compliance Webinar](https://dmec.org/event-category/compliance-webinar/)
- [Conference](https://dmec.org/event-category/conference/)

## FAQ Friday Categories
- [ADA](https://dmec.org/faq-friday-category/ada/)
- [FMLA](https://dmec.org/faq-friday-category/fmla/)
- [RTW and SAW](https://dmec.org/faq-friday-category/rtw-and-saw/)
- [State and Local](https://dmec.org/faq-friday-category/state-and-local/)
- [Open Forum](https://dmec.org/faq-friday-category/open-forum/)

## Sponsor Levels
- [Platinum](https://dmec.org/sponsor-level/platinum/)
- [Gold](https://dmec.org/sponsor-level/gold/)
- [Silver](https://dmec.org/sponsor-level/silver/)
- [Diamond](https://dmec.org/sponsor-level/diamond/)

## Podcast Tags
- [Member Exclusive](https://dmec.org/captivate-tag/member-exclusive/)
- [Expanded Perspectives](https://dmec.org/captivate-tag/expanded-perspectives/)

## Optional
- [Sitemap index](https://dmec.org/sitemap_index.xml)