{"id":224,"date":"2023-11-21T16:17:53","date_gmt":"2023-11-21T21:17:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sedgwickcom.wpengine.com\/?page_id=224"},"modified":"2025-08-01T16:33:13","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T20:33:13","slug":"absence-management-and-disability","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sedgwick.com\/benefits-administration\/absence-management-and-disability\/","title":{"rendered":"Absence management and disability"},"content":{"rendered":"            <div  class=\"subnavigation-block wp-block-sedgwick-subnavigation\">\n            <div class=\"subnavigation-block__inner\">\n                <div class=\"subnavigation-block__main-link-div\">\n                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sedgwick.com\/benefits-administration\/\" class=\"subnavigation-block__main-link\">BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION<\/a>\n                                        <div id=\"subnavigation-block__mobile-toggle\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" 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<\/script>\n                <ol>\n                            <li>\n                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sedgwick.com\/benefits-administration\/\" class=\"\">\n                            Benefits administration                        <\/a>\n                        <span>\/<\/span>\n                                    <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                                            <span>Absence management and disability<\/span>\n                                    <\/li>\n                    <\/ol>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n            <div\n                        style=\"padding-top:50px;padding-bottom:50px;\" class=\"full-bleed-cta-block wp-block-sedgwick-full-bleed-cta\"            style=\"            \n                    \">\n                        <div class=\"text-stack__container\">\n                \n<div class=\"text-stack__wrapper light-mode small-text text-stack__center-items\" style=\"max-width: 950px;\">\n                <h1 class=\"text-stack__eyebrow\">Absence management and disability<\/h1>\n                <h2 class=\"text-stack__heading \">Simplify absence management for better experiences.<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"text-stack__body\"><p>As the industry leader in integrated leave and disability administration, we bring efficiency, compliance and better outcomes to you and your employees.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                \n<div class=\"buttons-group__wrapper justify-center md:justify-center\" style=\"gap: 40px;\">\n    \n                            <a href=\"#contact\" class=\"btn-25 btn-brand\" target=\"\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                                            Contact us                                    <\/a>\n    <\/div>    <\/div>            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<section class=\"region-group-block light-mode wp-block-sedgwick-region-group\">\n            <div class=\"region-group__container\">\n            <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div 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style=\"font-size:1.5rem;letter-spacing:-0.9px;line-height:1.21\">Simplify the process of requesting and managing employee absences. With Sedgwick, your employees will have a single point of contact and <mark>best-in-class experience marked by compassion, consistency and connection.<\/mark> You\u2019ll get a custom leave and disability program that\u2019s easy to implement, compliant, and backed by the most advanced AI-enabled technology and richest data set around.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-image:url(&#039;https:\/\/www.sedgwick.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/black_rectangle.png&#039;);background-size:cover;\" class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained has-background\">\n<section  class=\"text-and-metrics-block horizontal light-mode align wp-block-sedgwick-text-and-metrics\">\n            <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<article  class=\"metric-item-block align wp-block-sedgwick-metric-item\">\n            <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-25-warm-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-08e6eca7d28f39ff32fea7d322107723\"><span>50+<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-25-warm-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-dada652263bd213cb5da64421958e7a6\">years of experience<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/article>\n\n\n<article  class=\"metric-item-block align wp-block-sedgwick-metric-item\">\n            <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-25-warm-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-04e084f00317e8bc2e26a2ca395c07fc\"><span>9M+<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-25-warm-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-239ebd92f09a433003483bdd1c9d413f\">covered lives<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/article>\n\n\n<article  class=\"metric-item-block align wp-block-sedgwick-metric-item\">\n            <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-25-warm-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3fcb50ed63b5297581fc86c0d660c9ab\"><span>7,800<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-25-warm-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b9901bd27e55910da3bbe2150afe5bf5\">disability and leave colleagues<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/article><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/section><\/div>\n\n\n            <div\n                        style=\"padding-bottom:0px;margin-bottom:0px;\" class=\"full-bleed-cta-block wp-block-sedgwick-full-bleed-cta\"            style=\"            \n                    \">\n                        <div class=\"text-stack__container\">\n                \n<div class=\"text-stack__wrapper light-mode small-text text-stack__center-items\" style=\"max-width: 950px;\">\n                    <h2 class=\"text-stack__heading \">Absence management solutions that work for you and your employees.<\/h2>\n            <\/div>            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"media-and-copy-block light-mode wp-block-sedgwick-media-and-copy\" id=\"media_and_copy_block_96edfdf5ce0875a54c4a6c889eb470b6\">\n    <div class=\"block-content \">\n        <div class=\"copy-col order-2 md:order-1\">\n            <div class=\"copy-div\">\n                \n<div class=\"text-stack__wrapper light-mode large-text\" style=\"max-width: 950px;\">\n                    <h2 class=\"text-stack__heading \">Absence management and disability<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"text-stack__body\"><p>For more than 50 years, we\u2019ve been simplifying leave and disability claims and delivering better experiences for employers of all types and sizes and their employees. Our experts manage all statutory and company-specific leave of absence policies \u2013 including leaves under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), paid family and medical leaves, military service, paid time off, sick time and vacation. We also manage short- and long-term disability claims through a clinically driven approach that advocates for overall health and wellness.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Whether your team is focused on absence management, disability or an integrated program, we transform the claims experience using proprietary technology that\u2019s backed by AI and unlike anything else in the industry. Our colleagues use it to ensure you stay compliant with all statutory and company-specific leaves, and to help uncover insights and add efficiency. You and your employees can use our online tool, mySedgwick, for 24\/7 access into claim status, and you\u2019ll get user-friendly reports for a complete look into all absences and key findings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                \n<div class=\"buttons-group__wrapper justify-start md:justify-start\" style=\"gap: 40px;\">\n    \n                            <a href=\"#contact\" class=\"btn-25 btn-tertiary-black-arrow\" target=\"\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                                            Contact us to learn more about absence management and disability solutions                                    <\/a>\n    <\/div>    <\/div>            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"image-col relative order-1 md:order-2\">\n                                    <div class=\"\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sedgwick.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Group-6-1-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"image\">\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-25-open-gray-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">            <div  class=\"intro-text-block wp-block-sedgwick-intro-text\">\n            <div class=\"block-content-25\">\n                \n<div class=\"text-stack__wrapper light-mode small-text\" style=\"max-width: 800px;\">\n                    <h2 class=\"text-stack__heading \">For clients, we offer:<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"text-stack__body\"><ul>\n<li>Industry-leading knowledge and systems to remove the burden of compliance<\/li>\n<li>Comprehensive legislative updates to stay on top of the latest developments<\/li>\n<li>Consultative approach and personalized solutions \u2013 from customized programs for large, complex organizations to configurable claims technology to meet the needs of mid-size employers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">            <div  class=\"intro-text-block wp-block-sedgwick-intro-text\">\n            <div class=\"block-content-25\">\n                \n<div class=\"text-stack__wrapper light-mode small-text\" style=\"max-width: 800px;\">\n                    <h2 class=\"text-stack__heading \">For your employees, we offer:<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"text-stack__body\"><ul>\n<li>A single point of contact to help them feel engaged and supported throughout their claim<\/li>\n<li>Seamless claims process that\u2019s efficient and directs them to the best outcome<\/li>\n<li>Real-time claim updates through mySedgwick<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"media-and-copy-block light-mode wp-block-sedgwick-media-and-copy\" id=\"media_and_copy_block_89c6e6a3cb9fb6c7da1ce7353f548c1b\">\n    <div class=\"block-content \">\n        <div class=\"copy-col order-2 md:order-2\">\n            <div class=\"copy-div\">\n                \n<div class=\"text-stack__wrapper light-mode large-text\" style=\"max-width: 950px;\">\n                    <h2 class=\"text-stack__heading \">Technology that transforms absence management<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"text-stack__body\"><p>Throughout every phase of the claims process, we empower you, your employees and our experts with world-class, proprietary technology. AI and our workforceONE system help our internal teams manage claims more efficiently and in compliance with federal and state regulations. mySedgwick gives your employees full transparency into their claim status and their choice of email or text notifications, and user-friendly reports enable you to track intake metrics, claim volumes, trends and more.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For clients looking to better equip their internal teams to manage claims, we even offer advanced technology for that too, with our software as a service applications, LeaveLink<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> and ADALink<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>. No other provider invests more in technology \u2013 or in ensuring a simpler, smoother and more positive claims experience \u2013 than we do.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                \n<div class=\"buttons-group__wrapper justify-start md:justify-start\" style=\"gap: 40px;\">\n    \n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sedgwick.com\/benefits-administration\/absence-management-and-disability\/saas\/\" class=\"btn-25 btn-tertiary-black-arrow\" target=\"\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                                            Learn more about our SaaS applications                                    <\/a>\n    <\/div>    <\/div>            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"image-col relative order-1 md:order-1\">\n                                    <div class=\"\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sedgwick.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Group-4-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"image\">\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-image:url(&#039;https:\/\/www.sedgwick.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/409f472b7a6e65582bf7faf94e4d1c50.png&#039;);background-size:cover;\" class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12243e0f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained has-background\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12243e0f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(0,0,0,0.74) 54%,rgba(0,0,0,0.19) 93%)\">            <div\n                        class=\"full-bleed-cta-block wp-block-sedgwick-full-bleed-cta\"            style=\"            \n                    \">\n                        <div class=\"text-stack__container\">\n                \n<div class=\"text-stack__wrapper dark-mode large-text\" style=\"max-width: 950px;\">\n                <h1 class=\"text-stack__eyebrow\">Related solutions<\/h1>\n                <h2 class=\"text-stack__heading \">Employee accommodations<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"text-stack__body\"><p>When your employee requests a change in their job responsibilities due to a disability, you have many details to consider. We have decades of experience developing best practice disability and job accommodation programs that meet clients\u2019 unique requirements while ensuring compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                \n<div class=\"buttons-group__wrapper justify-start md:justify-start\" style=\"gap: 40px;\">\n    \n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sedgwick.com\/benefits-administration\/accommodations\/\" class=\"btn-25 btn-brand\" target=\"\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                                            Accommodations                                    <\/a>\n    <\/div>    <\/div>            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"media-and-copy-block light-mode wp-block-sedgwick-media-and-copy\" id=\"media_and_copy_block_ba10525300539eb31563277557ebca9e\">\n    <div class=\"block-content \">\n        <div class=\"copy-col order-2 md:order-1\">\n            <div class=\"copy-div\">\n                \n<div class=\"text-stack__wrapper light-mode large-text\" style=\"max-width: 950px;\">\n                    <h2 class=\"text-stack__heading \">Leave planner<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"text-stack__body\"><p>Introducing Sedgwick&#8217;s new integrated leave planner tool, designed to make leave of absence planning straightforward and seamless. With support for all leave types and direct integration with our claims portal mySedgwick, employees can explore different leave scenarios, see real-time impacts on their time and pay, and submit their plans directly.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                \n<div class=\"buttons-group__wrapper justify-start md:justify-start\" style=\"gap: 40px;\">\n    \n                            <a href=\"#contact\" class=\"btn-25 btn-tertiary-black-arrow\" target=\"\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                                            Contact us to learn more                                    <\/a>\n    <\/div>    <\/div>            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"image-col relative order-1 md:order-2\">\n                                    <div class=\"\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sedgwick.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Kindness-in-claims-matters-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"image\">\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12b81c0b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center heading-h3 lg:heading-h2 block-content-25\" style=\"padding-top:5rem\"><span><strong>News &amp; insights for optimal absence management solutions<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-25-warm-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<section class=\"post-cards-block wp-elements-9cf9901d01571b3a176c4245dc5d7676 wp-block-sedgwick-post-cards has-text-color has-25-dynamic-black-color has-background has-25-warm-white-background-color\">\n            <div class=\"post-cards__container\">\n            <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query is-layout-flow 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https:\/\/www.sedgwick.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/25-1354_08-14_SEDG_Absenteeism_Blog_V2-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sedgwick.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/25-1354_08-14_SEDG_Absenteeism_Blog_V2-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.sedgwick.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/25-1354_08-14_SEDG_Absenteeism_Blog_V2-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1300px) 100vw, 1300px\"><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sedgwick.com\/category\/blog\/\" rel=\"tag\">Insights<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sedgwick.com\/blog\/absenteeism-is-on-the-rise-what-can-employers-do-to-manage-it\/\" target=\"_self\" >Absenteeism is on the rise: What can employers do to manage it?<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-34611 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-legislation-update tag-absence tag-absence-management tag-canada 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100vw, 1080px\"><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sedgwick.com\/category\/legislation-update\/\" rel=\"tag\">Legislation update<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sedgwick.com\/legislation-update\/july-2025-legislation-updates-disability-leave-and-workers-compensation\/\" target=\"_self\" >July 2025 legislation updates: Disability, leave and workers\u2019 compensation<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-34577 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-podcast tag-absence tag-absence-management tag-disability-and-leave tag-podcast tag-trends tag-workforce-absence\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1055\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sedgwick.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GettyImages-1355110895.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail 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