Absence management + disability
Our experts and technology simplify absence management care and compliance for a wide range of employers. We can tailor our workforce absence solutions to your program, no matter how complex.

Absence management solutions that work for you and your employees.
Sedgwick’s expert team of leave specialists helps simplify disability, leave of absence, accommodations and income replacement for employers of all types and sizes, bringing efficiency and better outcomes to your program. Think of us as a true benefits administration partner.
Managing leave and disability claims can be challenging and complicated. We can help.
Simplify complex claims and compliance with unique leave administration expertise and partnership.
Our team has extensive experience helping businesses and carriers across industries manage their short-term disability and long-term disability claims, accommodations and all types of leave. We excel when faced with complex programs.
For clients, we offer:
- Industry-leading knowledge and systems to remove the burden of compliance.
- Comprehensive legislative updates to stay on top of the latest developments.
- Systems that ensure client programs meet relevant regional standards.
For your employees, we provide:
- A single point of contact to simplify engagement and help your employees feel supported through their claim.
- A seamless process marked by compassion, consistency and connection.
Trust Sedgwick as your leave and disability benefits administrator.
50+
years of experience
9M+
covered lives
7,800
disability and leave colleagues

Absence management
Manage all statutory and company-specific leave of absence policies – including federal (FMLA, military service/USERRA), state (paid family and medical leave/PFML, municipal or other jurisdictional leave types, paid time off, sick time, vacation – with Sedgwick.

Accommodations
We have decades of experience developing best-practice disability and job accommodation programs to meet clients’ unique requirements while ensuring Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance.

Disability claims management
Let us manage your short-term disability (STD) and long-term disability (LTD) claims. We advocate for overall health and wellness, provide process guidance, and maintain compliance amid complex regulation.

LeaveLink® and ADALink® software applications
Our experienced professionals can provide comprehensive software as a service (SaaS) support for clients’ internal claims teams.

Global reach and HR expertise
We provide specialized human resource services – including absence management and injury management – and safety software platforms in Australia through Direct Health Solutions. Plus, we continue to expand our disability and absence solutions across Europe and beyond.
Transform the claims experience with leading absence management technology and data.
Sedgwick’s proprietary tools are unlike anything else in the industry, designed specifically for clients, employees and the colleagues who support your programs.
We monitor results, satisfaction and sentiment. We consult and listen. And we continually improve our tools with the support of a strong in-house team.
What does this mean for you? We have the tools, talent and technology to provide you with access and flexibility. From customized programs for large, complex organizations to configurable claims technology that meets the needs of mid-size employers, we can personalize and design the best approach.

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- Get support from a claims team backed by our internal workforceONE system and smart AI, which help quickly uncover insights and build efficiency.
- Identify, track, and share key findings and program results through user-friendly reports for intake metrics, claim volumes, trends, utilization rates, call center performance and more.
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- Modernize the employer and employee experience and maintain transparency through the claims process with our upgraded client-facing technology, mySedgwick.
- Meet communication preferences with flexible options that deliver content when and how you need it.
- Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, whether through our managed programs or using our independent software solutions.
Choose our comprehensive, tailored solutions to help support any absence.
Whether your team is focused on absence management, disability or an integrated program, we can deliver.
- Superior service is our commitment; we aim to create a great experience for all employers and employees.
- Sedgwick’s dynamic, consultative process helps bring the right solutions to meet any workforce absence challenge.
- From mid-size, U.S-based clients to large, global employers with complex and demanding workforce challenges, all clients get the benefit of Sedgwick’s robust resources and support.



NEWS AND INSIGHTS
Caring that counts.
Read our case studies to see how we improve absence and disability programs for clients like
Creating an award-winning integrated absence management program for a global airline.
Connecting banking institution employees with behavioral health resources for healthy recovery and return to work.
Reducing absenteeism and getting employees back to the work of caring for a leading hospital system.
Improving service and outcomes in workers’ compensation, disability and liability through an integrated disability and absence management program.
Helping a power management company prevent abuse of employee disability and leave benefits.
Taking swift action to develop solutions for clients when new laws are enacted.
Optimize how you manage absence and disability. Contact us.
Submit this form if you are interested in learning more about how we can help your HR department manage employee absence. If you are a claimant or have a question about an existing claim please reach out to us here.
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United States
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