April 2025 – ComPsych Insights

ComPsych in the News

Bloomberg Law: Employers Need to Understand Remote Work as an ADA Accommodation

In this article, Matt Morris, Vice President of Absence and Accommodation Compliance for ComPsych/FMLASource, and Jeff Nowak, Littler Shareholder, analyze recent litigation, emphasizing that employers must understand remote work as a potential ADA accommodation, especially since it was the top accommodation request in 2024. Details are provided on four key court themes: the changing calculus of remote work feasibility due to technology advancements like Zoom, the continued necessity of in-person work for roles like teachers and supervisors, the requirement for employees to maintain performance standards while remote and, most important, the critical need for employers to engage in a good-faith “interactive process” when considering remote work requests.

ComPsych: Empowering Your Journey: Well-Being Tips for Navigating Perimenopause

and Menopause

In this ComPsych blog, Malissa Owen, Health & Well-Being Team Lead at ComPsych, addresses menopause as a significant life transition, detailing its stages and common symptoms. She emphasizes the importance of open communication with health care providers and building strong social support networks. Practical lifestyle changes, including nutrition and exercise, are also recommended for improved well-being.

ComPsych On-Site Services: Increasing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Awareness and Access

As the worldwide leader of fully integrated mental and behavioral health, well-being, and absence management programs, we understand that
for some workplaces, it can be difficult to engage employees in EAP services, no matter how valuable or how needed they may be. In such cases, ComPsych®
often recommends an on-site program that offers employees easier and direct access to resources in the workplace. In addition to providing valuable, in-the-moment support when employees need it most, this program enhancement increases visibility to other resources available through the EAP and work-life program. Click the link above to view more information.

Industry Insights

HRDive: More than 1 in 4 workers don’t know if they have mental healthcare benefits, survey finds

A recent survey reveals that a significant portion of the U.S. workforce is unaware of their mental health benefits, highlighting a critical gap in employee understanding. While workers express a need for mental health resources, utilization remains low, indicating barriers like lack of time, stigma and cost. Ultimately, it falls to HR to bridge the gap between offered benefits and employee utilization through strategic communication, effective training, and the creation of a supportive organizational environment.

Axios: Why Women Aren’t Getting Menopause Help They Need

Mental health issues like depression and anxiety result in billions of missed workdays and staggering financial losses, underscoring the importance of prioritizing employee well-being. This article dives into the strategies from providing accessible mental health resources and training managers in supportive conversations to offering flexible work arrangements. Click the link above to read the full article and to discover how organizations can create healthier workplaces, boost productivity, and invest in their most valuable asset: their people.

What ComPsych Health & Well-Being Team Lead Malissa Owen Thinks

“Amid conflicting medical advice, women navigating perimenopause and menopause often find themselves overwhelmed and isolated. Even as a health and well-being professional who has faced this journey, I understand the struggle all too well. Despite seeking help from multiple doctors, I encountered skepticism about hormone therapy, even when armed with updated research revealing lower risks than previously believed.

Finding a menopause-certified provider transformed my experience, highlighting the critical need for empowerment and understanding in this stage of life. At ComPsych, we are committed to advocating for women through specialized support and education, guided by our nationally certified well-being coaches who completed the Mayo Clinic Menopause training program.

Together, let’s break the silence, elevate awareness, and foster a community where every woman knows she is not alone. Together, we can not only survive but thrive during this pivotal time.”