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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How Do You Manage Mental Health Conversations To Ensure Compliance?

May 13, 2022

In this article, Marjory Robertson, AVP & Senior Counsel and Abigail O’Connell, Senior Counsel, discuss how employers can best provide reasonable accommodations to employees within their legal bounds. Read about how employers can utilize flexible scheduling, a healthy workplace culture, and more on the Sun Life blog!    

Mental wellness and your employees at work and returning to work

May 09, 2022

Dr. Tracy Hamill offers insight into mental health conditions and common concerns that may come up in the workplace, as well as advises ways for employers to best deal with the topic.

Employers - Help Clients choose the absence solution that best fits their needs

April 25, 2022

Selecting the right absence solution requires understanding each client's specific needs rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. See how Sun Life strives for the best fit for our clients and their outsourcing needs.

The growing role of digital innovation in insurance

April 14, 2022

A look at the industry's continued transformation, powered by technology and driven by clients’ need to have connected, seamless digital experiences that make managing every aspect of the insurance journey easier.

45 is the New 50! Colorectal cancer screening at a younger age

March 25, 2022

Dr. Tracy Hamill discusses colorectal cancer and ways to strengthen our body against it. 

FMLA Leave Administration Tuneup: Employer Choices Worth Reviewing

March 17, 2022

The world of leave and absence can be tricky to navigate, but in this article Abigail O’Connell, J.D., Senior Counsel, Sun Life U.S. helps simplify it.

Be Heart Healthy

February 07, 2022

Being heart healthy is a lifelong commitment. In this article, Dr. Tracy Hamill gives some specific tips on how to care for your heart at all ages.

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.

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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