Disability and FMLA absence management still a challenge. (Quick Looks).(Family and Medical Leave Act)

* Disability and FMLA absence management still a challenge. Although U.S. Department of Labor statistics show that companies lose approximately 2.8 million workdays each year due to employee injuries and illnesses, many employers still have inconsistent or nonexistent systems to track disability and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) absences.

"Effective absence management can reduce costs and improve productivity, but many employers lack the resources to track absences," says Maria Morris, vice president of MetLife Disability, a group disability carrier. "Many companies are overwhelmed with the complexities involved in tracking absences related to workers' …