DMEC: What to do When Employees Boggle Your Mind – Mental Health in the Workplace

The 2025 DMEC Annual Conference, Aug. 4-7, 2025, in Washington, DC, will offer a one-of-a-kind deep dive into solutions and best practices for the challenges that leave and disability professionals face each day

What to do When Employees Boggle Your Mind – Mental Health in the Workplace
Since one in five adults in the U.S. experiences a mental illness each year, there is a high probability that some of your employees have a mental health impairment. This presentation will engage attendees through an interactive discussion addressing disability benefits, performance management, and absence policies as they relate to your employees’ mental health. Learn how to navigate employee safety issues and direct threat situations. And, most importantly, receive guidance on how to avoid legal pitfalls. This presentation will provide you with practical guidance as it relates to real-world situations and mental health in the workplace.