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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Client story: Cristie

September 01, 2020

Meet Cristie. Cristie is a registered nurse with the New York State Department of Correctional Institution. 

Client story: Eddie

September 01, 2020

Meet Eddie. When Eddie’s wife Joan was diagnosed with stage four ovarian cancer, Sun Life’s short-term disability helped them with medical and personal expenses.

Client story: Manny

September 01, 2020

Manny was diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy, which caused him to lose his vision.

Learn about the federal COVID-19 legislation updates and the state of the 2020 presidential election. As of August 6, 2020

August 06, 2020

Join James Slotnick, Sun Life’s AVP of Government Relations as he reviews:
1. Updates on federal COVID-19 legislation, including
2. Paycheck Protection Program changes
3. Business liability protection
4. COBRA subsidies
5. Tax credits for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
6. The state of the 2020 election
7. House and Senate races to watch
8. Key states for the presidential election

Supplemental Health benefits can close coverage gaps and ease medical plan decision-making

July 30, 2020

Employees face challenges in their health and financial security, and employers want to optimize participation in the preferred medical plan. Sun Life can help.

COVID-19 Response: Employment Compliance Considerations for Re-opening the Workplace

April 30, 2020

Marjory Robertson, AVP, Senior Counsel from Sun Life, describes how businesses can take practical steps to comply with the broad array of federal, state and municipal requirements for employers operating or re-opening during this pandemic response.

How the CARES Act’s loan programs could protect your Business, Employees and Benefits

April 23, 2020

James Slotnick, Head of Government Relations at Sun Life discusses new federal stimulus programs and what these mean for businesses, employees, and benefits.

Webinar: Slide deck

Leave and accommodation compliance: Fall 2019

November 06, 2019

Learn about MA PFML, private plan administration and the milestones employers need to meet for 2019 and 2020. This webinar is for employers that have at least one employee working in MA.

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.

Group insurance policies are underwritten by Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada (Wellesley Hills, MA) in all states, except New York. In New York group insurance policies are issued by Sun Life and Health Insurance Company (U.S.) (Lansing, MI). Product offerings may not be available in all states and may vary depending on state laws and regulations.