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HR TrendsHR TrendsLeave, the ADA and return to workUnum employment law experts Daris Freeman and Tamika Newson join Clare Morin in the HR Trends studio to update employers on legal considerations for leave, the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) and other issues as employees begin returning to offices and worksites after the pandemic.Challenges from rise of remote/hybrid work: Most leave laws don’t address the complexities of remote or hybrid work. With more people working away from the company’s physical location, employers are struggling to determine which leave laws apply to which employees. Some states have provided clear guidance, while others have...2021-06-0712 minHR TrendsHR TrendsPaid leave during a pandemic: The state responseHR compliance is more complex than ever, particularly with leave and absence management. In this episode, Daris Freeman and Ellen McCann give an overview of paid leave laws, both pre-pandemic and those being signed into law amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Key takeaways:Prior to the pandemic, many states and jurisdictions had existing employer-mandated paid leave laws. (01:25)States and local jurisdictions have stepped up to provide paid leave for workers due to COVID-related reasons . These fall into two key areas: 1) Protections for employees in organizations with more than 500 employees that are not subject to the federal F...2020-10-1213 minHR TrendsHR TrendsState and municipal legal considerations for COVID-19 return-to-workLegal experts Ellen McCann and Daris Freeman break down state and municipal considerations when planning return-to-work amid the COVID-19 crisis. Many states are in the process of opening up for non-essential work and have issued some strict guidelines around how employers should go about bringing employees back. Certain cities and counties also have their own requirements. Be sure to do your homework – and check out the resources we link to below.  Key takeawaysMake sure you’re up to date with all the government mandates or requirements. States have various laws that will govern how yo...2020-05-0512 min