Event
DMEC Compliance
Where
St. Louis Union Station Hotel
St. Louis, MO
Booth #203
When
April 13-16, 2026
Lead the Shift to Modern Leave Management
Join us at the DMEC Compliance Conference to discover how modern, integrated solutions for Absence Management, Accommodation Management, and IDAM can reduce risk, lower costs, and improve employee experience. Whether you’re looking to modernize legacy systems or streamline complex regulations across multiple jurisdictions, our experts will show you how a unified approach to Absence, Accommodation, and IDAM can help you protect your business and better support your workforce. Schedule a meeting ahead of the conference using the link below or visit our team at our booth in the exhibit hall.
PFML Peculiarities –Parsing the Plethora of Unique PFML Provision
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
1:15-2:15 PM
The landscape of Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) is marked by a complex patchwork of state laws. While on the surface these laws seem very similar, each has its own distinctive provisions, eligibility criteria, benefit structures, and administrative mechanisms. With over twenty states and the District of Columbia having, implementing, or preparing to implement PFML programs, employers and HR professionals face significant challenges in navigating this nuanced regulatory environment. In this session, we will dissect the most notable differences among state PFML laws, highlight emerging trends, and provide practical guidance for compliance and administration across jurisdictions.
Learning Objectives:
- Better understand the nuanced provisions within the statutory PFML landscape that can pose administrative challenges for employers with a multi-state workforce.
- Provide guidance around how best to administer these provisions while ensuring compliance.
- Highlight emerging trends in PFML regulations and provide a glimpse into the future and how to prepare your organization for the next wave of new PFML programs.
Speakers

Darren Keener
VP, Product Management
Majesco

Ashlee Brennan
Absence Management & Compliance Counsel
Majesco

Whitney Day
Absence Consulting Services Practice Lead
Spring Consulting Group

Grace Giannattasio
Employee Benefits Consultant
Spring Consulting Group




