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!
Absence, ADA, & Compliance
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.
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.
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.
What employers need to know about federal infrastructure negotiations and vaccine mandates
October 20, 2021
Hear about how President Biden’s recent infrastructure proposal and vaccine mandate could affect employee benefits and employers.
Let’s increase life insurance awareness
September 20, 2021
COVID has given us hindsight into how crucial having life insurance is, showing that we never know when the unexpected could befall us. Sun Life AVP Sheila Waitr Sokolski talks about her personal experience with the important of needing life insurance.
Compliance 2021 mid-year update: Key leave, accommodation and COVID developments
June 17, 2021
Get the latest on leave and accommodation laws and requirements, and compliance updates regarding what you can and cannot do in the workplace regarding COVID-19 vaccinations.
The First 100 Days: The Biden administration's impact on the employee benefits industry
April 01, 2021
How the current political environment is shaping President Biden’s legislative agenda & what to watch for in the Infrastructure proposals, including the potential for increased individual and corporate tax rates and a national Paid Family & Medical Leave program.
Year-in-review: Key absence and disability compliance developments from 2020
January 01, 2021
Learn about the latest COVID-19 orders and regulations impacting employers, vaccines and issues for employers, non-COVID legislative changes during 2020, and recent FMLA and ADA jury trials and settlements.