March 2024 DMEC Compliance Conference: Follow Up!
April 18, 2024
Pregnancy
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)
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FINALLY!! The Final Regulations For the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) Are Here!April 15, 2024Finally! After what started to feel like an eternal wait, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued the final rule and interpretive guidance implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness
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Webinars/Podcasts/Conferences
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April 2024 Quarterly Compliance UpdateApril 12, 2024It is already time again for the next Quarterly Compliance Update!
Join us on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. E.T. to get an update on all major legal developments impacting the leave management
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Family/Medical Leave (PFML) - Paid
State Laws - Other
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O-R-E...Oh, Oregon. Oregon PFML and OFLA Legislation Has More Filling Than a Double Stuff Oreo®.April 10, 2024Remember when we blogged about the alignment between Oregon Paid Family and Medical Leave (OR PFML) and the Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA) here and here? IGNORE THEM! Just kidding, kinda.
On March 20,
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State Laws - Other
State Leaves
State Paid Family and Medical/Disability Benefits
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Do Employees in Statutory Paid Leave States Still Need STD Coverage? Yes They Do!April 04, 2024As states continue to implement paid leave programs, more employers are asking whether Short Term Disability (STD) coverage still offers value to employees covered under a mandatory statutory paid lea
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Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)
Pregnancy
Lawsuits/Court Opinions
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Women's History Month and the PWFA! What is next?March 21, 2024It's March and that means it's Women's History Month. As you probably know, two important laws were recently enacted that impact women: the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the PUMP for Nursin
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ADA
ADA - Reasonable Accommodation
ADA - Undue Hardship
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When Do Repeated Extension Requests Become Indefinite Leave?March 15, 2024Spring Break season is here! As a result, employers may be receiving time off requests. Regular run of the mill vacation or PTO requests are generally easy to handle.
But what should an employer do i
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FMLA
Lawsuits/Court Opinions
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Lessons from Wayland v. OSF Healthcare System, FMLA and Performance StandardsMarch 07, 2024Is an employer obligated to adjust its performance standards for employees who are taking leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)? The answer is yes, as the 7th Circuit recently confirmed
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ADA
FMLA
Webinars/Podcasts/Conferences
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Get Ready for the 2024 DMEC FMLA/ADA Compliance Conference!February 27, 2024The 2024 Disability Management Employer Conference (DMEC) FMLA/ADA Compliance Conference starts March 25!
For more information check out the agenda 2024 DMEC Compliance Conference Agenda | DMEC, and r
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Family/Medical Leave (PFML) - Paid
State Laws - Other
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Breaking News: PFML Private Plan Reporting in MassachusettsFebruary 20, 2024On February 14, 2024, the Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave (DFML) announced reporting requirements for paid family and medical leave private plans. Employers, insurance carriers, a
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ADA
ADA - Reasonable Accommodation
Lawsuits/Court Opinions
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A Valentine’s Day Present!February 14, 2024Happy Valentine's Day!
The 10th Circuit recently showed its love for employers on February 7, 2024, in an employer-friendly decision, Freman v. City of Cheyenne.
The Case
In this case, the employee, D
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FMLA
FMLA - Certifications
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Happy Birthday FMLA! Now, how do I handle incomplete or insufficient medical certifications?February 08, 2024This week, on February 5, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) turned 31! Happy birthday! Along with Presidents Washington and Lincoln, what a great month for a birthday!
To celebrate, we want to r
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Family/Medical Leave (PFML) - Paid
State Laws - Other
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Expiring and Renewing Private PFML Plans in ConnecticutJanuary 31, 2024Like the avocados you are sure you just bought, is your Connecticut PFML private plan expiring? Private PFML plans in Connecticut are effective for three years, unlike the avocados which barely last f
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ADA
FMLA
Lawsuits/Court Opinions
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Labrice v. City of Philadelphia: Important Lessons for EmployersJanuary 23, 2024We are just a few weeks into 2024, and the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has already issued an interesting leave-related decision containing important reminders for employers.
The case is Labrice v
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DOL
EEOC
Bereavement Leave
Pregnancy
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)
PUMP Act
Lawsuits/Court Opinions
State Paid Family and Medical/Disability Benefits
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New Year! New Laws! 2024 Trends in Leave ManagementJanuary 12, 2024Happy New Year! We at Reliance Matrix are excited for 2024 and hope you are as well. To bring in the New Year, we are providing you with a countdown of the top 5 leave management trends we expect to s
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