Paid Family and Medical Leave

We Simplify Paid Family and Medical Leave for Employers

Following federal, state and local rules for employee leaves and accommodations can be overwhelming — especially because each state approaches paid family and medical leave and state disability differently.

We take on the burden of understanding leave compliance and managing employee recovery, so you can focus on your organization's core mission.

How do we do it? With resources like Absence Management Services and Benefits Administration.
 

Prepare for the Future of Paid Family and Medical Leave

PFML laws are changing, but we can help employers keep pace.

  • Nearly 20% of states have PFML laws in various legislative stages.
  • New York, Massachusetts, Washington, New Jersey, Rhode Island and California have PFML laws in force.1
  • Employers with a national workforce will have to contend with varying state laws.
Key Features
Federal, state and local leave compliance
Integrated absence and disability claim process
Simple, real-time reporting of employee leaves
FMLA Select for groups with 200-500 employees
Our Expertise Brings It All Together

Compliance
Leave Compliance
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We Are Compliance Experts

We take on the burden of understanding the interaction of PFML laws and statutes so you don’t have to:

  • Administer and coordinate PFML on top of other federal and state leaves
  • Keep up and implement changes as new laws come into effect
  • Be your organization's only resource for leave and disability expertise
The Standard offers consolidated billing with flexible format and payment options.
Benefits Administration
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Boost Your Productivity

We integrate absence and disability leave management to reduce HR workload by:

  • Managing an employee’s intermittent leave or multiple leave types at the same time
  • Maintaining strict tracking and reporting requirements
  • Implementing benefits administration technology to streamline and simplify employee leave management
Connecting puzzle pieces
Absence Management
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Improve Outcomes

Our holistic approach to leave and disability helps maintain high levels of productivity by:

  • Identifying and addressing absence patterns to reduce absenteeism and related costs
  • Helping employees recover with our groundbreaking stay-at-work and return-to-work program: Workplace Possibilities
  • Benchmarking employee absenced to programs and industry norms
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We're Tracking Changes to Leave Laws Across the Nation

Here are some of the latest developments we're watching:

PFML Alert: NY 2021 Changes and CO Ballot Measure
Two states and PFML programs to keep your eye on: New York and Colorado. New York announced its 2021 PFL premium and benefit increases. And Colorado residents will vote on a Paid Family and Medical Leave Initiative on Nov. 3, 2020. Here’s what you need to know.
Thinking Beyond Leave to Support Employee Caregivers

Only 60% of employers offer family leave policies — often unpaid. A new study by The Standard and DMEC shows the impacts of caregiving on U.S. workers and the need for more flexible support. A recent webinar also offers solutions that go beyond leave.

How COVID-19 May Increase Support for Federal PFML Laws
The COVID-19 pandemic may be increasing voter support for a permanent government program for paid family and medical leave. See who's in favor and why.
Support clients with the latest news and resources.

Paid Family Leave Blog

Paid Family Leave laws continue to evolve and change. To stay up to date on developments, visit our blog for the latest PFL news and resources.

Check It Out
Map of U.S.

PFML Interactive Map

Many states are passing regulations to provide paid family and medical leave. Are you aware of the latest rules in your state? Keep track with this interactive map.

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Ready to Balance Compliance With Productivity?

Contact your broker to learn more about your state’s paid family and medical leave at 800.633.8575.

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Take a Closer Look At How We Can Help

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Absence Management Services

Absence Management Services make it easy to track employee leaves like Short Term Disability or Family Medical Leave. We offer expert help to stay in compliance with all state and federal regulations.

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Workplace Possibilities Program

Workplace Possibilities Program

We can help your people stay at work or return to work sooner by managing and reducing the causes of disability. Our service combines your programs with specialized ergonomic and vocational expertise.

Learn About Workplace Possibilities
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1 New York’s leave law is the Paid Family Leave Act.

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