Lincoln Absence Advisor

Nov 14 2022 58 ep. 24 mins 4

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Welcome to the Lincoln Absence Advisor podcast! As the disability and leave landscape continues to expand and evolve, we’ll help you keep up and keep informed. Our podcasts take a deep dive into important topics such as the evolution of the FMLA and ADA, state regulations, the compliance challenge, and the complexities of day-to-day administration. In this podcast, our Lincoln benefit professionals provide thoughtful and vigorous conversations that tackle the important leave topics employers need to understand.

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Sorting it out and summing it up

Nov 14 2022 27 mins

As another year of the Lincoln Absence Advisor podcast series concludes, we’re continuing to build on what we’ve learned to help you prepare for the future. This season’s final episode highlights parting words from our diverse group of guests who offer expertise in every facet of leave management — including account management, legal compliance, operations, claims, vocation

Sabbatical leave allows time for a break

Oct 31 2022 43 mins

Extended leave, gap time, sabbatical. Whatever the name, it offers employees time they may need to attend to personal matters — and may help attract and retain talent. Meta’s benefit program manager joins the latest Lincoln Absence Advisor as we explore the benefits of this unique extended personal leave. We’ll also discuss how other organizations may approach similar program

What’s next for private plans in Oregon and Colorado?

Oct 17 2022 24 mins

Oregon and Colorado are the next two states developing paid family and medical leave (PFML) programs with private plan options. In this episode of Lincoln Absence Advisor, we explore where each state stands, what we know about their private plan processes, and what employers should consider when deciding whether to opt for a private plan. Lincoln leave professionals will also help

How supplemental health, leave, and disability work together to protect income and savings

Sep 15 2022 34 mins

Over half of current bankruptcies are due to medical bills. It takes a combination of benefits — health insurance, along with disability, leave, and supplemental health including accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity — to be prepared for and prevent devasting financial impacts. During this episode of Lincoln Absence Advisor, our benefits professionals discuss how s

The perception and reality of short-term disability

Aug 16 2022 43 mins

Short-term disability isn’t a new benefit, but it is a valuable coverage both employees and employers need to understand to ensure they can take full advantage of its features. This Lincoln Absence Advisor podcast explores how STD is perceived, how it interacts with state PFML and company-sponsored leave, and how new trends may affect future STD program offerings. Resources menti

Exploring the interactive process

Jul 13 2022 34 mins

In this Lincoln Absence Advisor episode, we look at how employers use the interactive process as a standardized framework to find accommodations for employees with disabilities and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Although not formally required, the interactive process is a best practice that helps employers track accommodations and denials, measure effectiven

What's next for state family and medical leave? Part 2

Jun 29 2022 22 mins

In this episode of Lincoln Absence Advisor, we continue our conversation on the newest paid family and medical leave programs. We discuss what we know about Maryland and Delaware, as well as alternative solutions to paid family and medical leave programs in New Hampshire and Virginia. Find out about both state and private plans, differences between each state’s approach, timeline

What's next for state family and medical leave? Part 1

Jun 23 2022 26 mins

More states are enacting paid leave laws and this episode of Lincoln Absence Advisor takes a look at the newest rules and regulations. In part one of two, Lincoln legal and leave professionals explore developing programs in Colorado and Oregon. We discuss how far along each state is in developing its program, timelines, and what makes each one unique. Listen in to keep up with the

Planning for paternity leave

Jun 07 2022 26 mins

This episode of Lincoln Absence Advisor focuses on a leave type that is becoming much more common – paternity leave. We are joined by three dads who reflect on their recent experiences and what they’ve learned about the importance and impact of this leave. Together, we’ll explore how employees can build a plan of action for leave, including discussing work issues with their m

Compliance News and Updates: May 2022

May 24 2022 9 mins

What’s happening across the country in leave and absence management? This episode of Lincoln Absence Advisor discusses the key leave developments from this month’s compliance report. Our top stories include new legislation, including Delaware’s paid family and medical leave, Alabama’s Adoption Promotion Act, and additional leave programs for government employees in the Dist