Insights and events

Leave and Accommodation law updates, including ADA, PWFA and FMLA

Sun Life's March 17, 2026 compliance webinar covered critical updates on leave and accommodation laws, including recent FMLA guidance, state-level leave expansions, and enforcement actions by the EEOC under the ADA and Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA).

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An introduction to help meet your COVID-19 vaccine and testing needs

January 20, 2022

Join Sun Life U.S. AVP, Product Management, Sheila Sokolski, and ThrivePass Sales Executive, Dave George, and Manager of Lifestyle & Tuition Services, Jessica Ozanich to hear how the ThrivePass Vaccine Verification Solution could benefit you and your employees.

The U.S. Supreme Court Weighs in on COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates

January 14, 2022

On 1/13/22, the United States Supreme Court (“the Court” or “SCOTUS”) released two highly-anticipated decisions on emergency applications for stays related to federal executive agency action concerning COVID-19 vaccines.

Compliance Issues Related to COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates by Employers

December 15, 2021

Sun Life has prepared this whitepaper to address a variety of compliance issues related to vaccine mandates. 

Updates and answers to your questions on COVID-19 vaccines and more

December 13, 2021

Sun Life U.S President, Dan Fishbein M.D. hosts a panel discussion with PinnacleCare’s Chief Executive Officer, Miles Varn M.D. and Dr. Cassandra Pierre, Medical Director of Public Health Programs and Associate Epidemiologist to discuss the current state of COVID-19.

Type 1 diabetes and the high cost of insulin

November 22, 2021

As we continue into November & National Diabetes Month, I wanted to share another important part of understanding the burden of diabetes, specifically the differences between the types of diabetes.

Diabetes Awareness – What is Diabetes?

November 15, 2021

Learn what diabetes really is, what causes it, and what you can do to postpone or prevent complications from it in this article by Dr. Tracy Hamill.

Looking to improve Cardiac outcomes in Disability

October 31, 2021

Conversations around healthy cardiovascular health in your organization, which includes the mental wellness components, can even help prevent future incidents. Dr. Tracy Hamill talks about this and other findings from the Clinical Claims Lab focus: Cardiovascular care in this article. 

Breast Cancer Awareness - Schedule your screening!

October 26, 2021

Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of death by cancer, but early preventative screenings can find the cancer when it is more treatable.

Mental Health in the Workplace: It Starts at the Top with Regular, Real Required Conversations

October 22, 2021

Carrie Bibens talks about how making space for mental wellness from the top down can help the entire organization to grow and thrive. Learn more about how to build a culture of mental wellness in this article. 

This content is not to be considered legal advice. We recommend that Clients speak with legal counsel specializing in labor and employment law to ensure your organization has met all of the requirements under the various laws.

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