Adapting Accommodation Processes to Comply with the PWFA
September 06, 2024

Adapting Accommodation Processes to Comply with the PWFA

On September 4, 2024, Sun Life’s Marjory Robertson, AVP & Senior Counsel, and Kim Reilly, Associate Director, Accommodation Services hosted a webinar discussion on how to best adapt accommodation processes to help employers comply with the requirements of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the final related regulations from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). 

FMLA Leave Administration Tuneup: Employer Choices Worth Reviewing
August 19, 2024

FMLA Leave Administration Tuneup: Employer Choices Worth Reviewing

This blog, by Abigail O’Connell, J.D., Senior Counsel, Sun Life US & Sarah Simmons, J.D., Absence & Employment Counsel, discusses several key FMLA administration choices that employers should review periodically, including the leave year method, intermittent bonding leave, the married couple rule, and the key employee rule.

The Value of Second Opinions – Cancer
August 14, 2024

The Value of Second Opinions – Cancer

A second medical opinion can have a substantial influence on a patient’s well-being, treatment, and prognosis. Learn what you can do to help your employees manage these decisions more effectively, gain the confidence to make medical decisions, and how Health Navigator can help.

The (not so) surprising need for behavioral health support for people with MSK concerns
July 12, 2024

The (not so) surprising need for behavioral health support for people with MSK concerns

Mental health is a year-round priority, not just a seasonal or occasional concern. In a recent blog post, the importance of transforming mental health in America is highlighted. The post discusses how the clinical intervention support provided through Goodpath is making an impact for members receiving disability benefits.

Healthcare Professionals need the right contract provisions and an experienced claims team knowledgeable about how they work and how they are paid
June 28, 2024

Healthcare Professionals need the right contract provisions and an experienced claims team knowledgeable about how they work and how they are paid

Healthcare professionals have disability needs specific to their industry, especially given later retirement ages and potential to return to limited work. An experienced claims team that understands physician earnings, ensuring accurate benefit calculations during partial disabilities is key, and helps physicians to continue serving patients during recovery.

Gene Therapies Update: Hemophilia
June 28, 2024

Gene Therapies Update: Hemophilia

The FDA recently approved gene therapies used to treat hemophilia A and B. This Sun Life Bright Paper dives deeper into Roctavian and Hemgenix, other treatments, their costs, and more. This is a big step forward in hemophilia care!

Family Leave Insurance Webinar
June 25, 2024

Family Leave Insurance Webinar

Sun Life’s Family Leave Insurance closes an important benefits gap, making it easier to help employees meet their family’s health needs.

James Slotnick, VP, Government Relations & Sustainability and Carla Fritz, Director, Absence Products hosted this informative webinar on June 17, 2024.

2024 Sun Life Stop-Loss Research Report: High-cost claims and injectable drug trends analysis
June 06, 2024

2024 Sun Life Stop-Loss Research Report: High-cost claims and injectable drug trends analysis

For the past twelve years, Sun Life has shared our data and insights with the self-funded marketplace to help employers and brokers understand trends around the highest-cost claims. We are committed to providing you with actionable insights that can help you stay informed about conditions and medications most likely to result in a high-cost claim, and steps you can take to manage that risk as a self-funded employer.

Mental health impacts of a breast cancer diagnosis
May 15, 2024

Mental health impacts of a breast cancer diagnosis

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women in the U.S., and can take a severe emotional and mental toll on patients and their families. Sun Life's Bright Paper discusses the link between mental health and breast cancer, barriers to access treatment, recommendations, and more.

Pregnancy Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) Update Webinar
April 23, 2024

Pregnancy Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) Update Webinar

During this informative webinar on April 22, 2024, Sun Life’s Marjory Robertson, AVP & Senior Counsel, and Brittany Lambert, Accommodation Consultant Lead, Group Claims, shared common sense and practical lessons to be learned from the Pregnancy Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)'s final regulations from the EEOC and provided guidance to help ensure compliance. 

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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