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Published five times a year, @Work magazine features timely industry and association news, case studies, and topical information that you can put into practice immediately. Check out the latest issue of the magazine or access past issues.
The DMEC AbsenceAuthority™ is a valuable tool offered exclusively to DMEC employer members to simplify leave planning and support practitioners in providing clear, actionable information to their employees.
Resources about policies and procedures, recognizing and handling accommodation requests, and determining effective accommodations.
Find the insightful questions and hard-hitting answers featured in FAQ Friday emails – ICYMI.
Ensure your programs are compliant. Keep an eye on changing local, state, and federal regulations through the Legislative Updates blog.
Best practices, resources, and tools you can use to manage medical certification for the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) at your organization.
A collection of resources and tools to help you address mental health in your organizations and bridge the gap by combatting the stigma around mental illness.
DMEC publishes paid sick leave updates to help employers of all sizes stay abreast of changes. Find the latest on paid sick leave.
Tools and resources provided by our sponsors, collected on timely topics in the absence and disability community.
DMEC, in partnership with Jackson Lewis P.C., offers a complimentary, streamlined version of Jackson Lewis’ Leave and Accommodation Suite. DMEC members can easily identify state and local leave laws that are currently in effect for a particular area.
The DMEC Vendor Resource Directory is a starting point in your search for an absence management product or service.
Find white papers and case studies to assist in important business decisions. Topics include leave management practices, intermittent FMLA, vendor selection, and more.
Latest News & Resources
Read the latest news about integrated disability and absence management including insights, strategies, and best practices.
Building Smarter Stay-at-Work and Return-to-Work Strategies
After more than two decades in the leave and accommodation management space, one thing has become increasingly clear: the conversation around stay-at-work and return-to-work (SAW/RTW) strategies is evolving in meaningful…
DMEC News: June-August 2026
DMEC and Unum released a new white paper on evaluating leave program impact, alongside the 2025 DMEC Annual Impact Report. A new SAW/RTW Certification launches soon, plus a fresh microcredential…
Thinking Outside the Box to Reduce Leave
Absenteeism remains one of the biggest pain points for organizations today. The yearly cost of employee absenteeism has been estimated to exceed $600 billion1 in the U.S. alone, driven by…
The Disability Compliance Audit: Why Your Organization’s Program Needs a Health Check
Most organizations assume their disability accommodation processes are legally sound. Policies are in place, managers have been trained, and HR has handled requests before without incident. It feels like the…
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