TPG’s Christine Hinnerichs and Brycie Wasson want to get people engaged in all things absence management – updates and news in legislation, recent cases, and more – while having a little fun along the way.
Enjoy the commentary from these two experts from The Partners Group, a leading resource in the absence management industry.
Should employers manage leave administration in-house, partner with a third party, or fully outsource the process? In this episode of Leave It to Us, Christine Hinnerichs and Brycie Wasson explore the advantages, trade-offs, and common use cases for each mode. If you’re looking to improve efficiency while maintaining a positive employee experience, this episode offers a helpful framework for making the right decision.
Recorded on September 17, 2026
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24 Aug 2026
Happy Birthday, ADA! 36 Years of Workplace Accommodation Guidance
The ADA turns 36! In this episode of Leave It to Us, Christine and Brycie discuss how the Americans with Disabilities Act has evolved, what employers can ask during the medical inquiry process, and best practices for evaluating accommodation requests. Tune in for practical guidance on navigating the ADA's interactive process and supporting employees while meeting business needs. Recorded on July 29, 2026 Enjoy the commentary from these two experts from The Partners Group, a leading resource ...
14 Jul 2026
Testing, Testing... Did You Miss Us?
In this episode of Leave It to Us, Brycie and Christine discuss the latest developments in paid family and medical leave laws across various states, focusing on Virginia’s new program, upcoming changes, and strategic preparations for employers. Recorded on June 24, 2026 Enjoy the commentary from these two experts from The Partners Group, a leading resource in the absence management industry. You can listen to every episode on our website. Brycie Wasson Brycie has spent her entire career in ab...
4 May 2026
What's next? Podcast Update
Get ready for a new chapter. We’re working on a fresh look and planning what’s next, with new topics and guest voices. We’ll be taking a short break before the next episode, but in this quick video, Brycie and Christine share what we’re working on and why it’s worth the wait. Enjoy the commentary from these two experts from The Partners Group, a leading resource in the absence management industry. You can listen to every episode on our website. Brycie Wasson Brycie has spent her entire career...
16 Mar 2026
State vs. Private: The PFML Showdown
In this episode of Absence Minded, our team breaks down the real‑world differences between state-run and private paid family & medical leave programs and what employers should consider as new legislation rolls out across Maine, Maryland, and potentially Virginia. Recorded on March 2, 2026 Enjoy the commentary from these two experts from The Partners Group, a leading resource in the absence management industry. You can listen to every episode on our website. Brycie Wasson Brycie has spent ...
23 Feb 2026
Two Hosts, Two DOL Letters: Coincidence?
The Department of Labor must be loyal listeners, because when you have two podcast hosts, you obviously need two new FMLA opinion letters. Christine and Brycie unpack what those January 2026 letters actually say about travel time to medical appointments (including caring for a parent) and where the line is between “quick errands” and non‑FMLA time. Recorded on February 2, 2026 Enjoy the commentary from these two experts from The Partners Group, a leading resource in the absence management ind...
2 Feb 2026
Top 5 Things Missing from Your FMLA Policy
Brycie and Christine kick off the new year by diving into a back-to-basics refresh of FMLA leave policies. Drawing from hundreds of policy reviews, they break down the top five (plus a bonus) items commonly missing from employer FMLA policies and why tightening them up can save headaches down the road. Recorded on January 14, 2026 Enjoy the commentary from these two experts from The Partners Group, a leading resource in the absence management industry. You can listen to every episode on our w...
13 Jan 2026
Minimum Increments of FMLA
Brycie and Christine cover different ways to calculate and handle FMLA increments that are less than the minimum. (True HR and absence management wonks may know this better as 825.205.) Recorded on December 16, 2025 Enjoy the commentary from these two experts from The Partners Group, a leading resource in the absence management industry. You can listen to every episode on our website. Brycie Wasson Brycie has spent her entire career in absence and disability management. She...
16 Dec 2025
Paid Parental Leave Program Design
Our experts take on paid parental leave policies, including various methodologies as well as unintended discrimination. We hope this episode spurs you to take a look at your current policies with a new perspective. Recorded on December 1, 2025 Enjoy the commentary from these two experts from The Partners Group, a leading resource in the absence management industry. You can listen to every episode on our website. Brycie Wasson Brycie has spent her entire career in absence an...
28 Oct 2025
True But Spooky Stories from PFML and ADA
For this Halloween edition, a bewigged Christine and Brycie use words like brouhaha, scuttlebutt, and aggregious in discussing some of the really scary rulings in the world of leave management . . . like a $24 million payout. Beware: Don’t let this happen to you. Recorded on October 6, 2025 Enjoy the commentary from these two experts from The Partners Group, a leading resource in the absence management industry. You can listen to every episode on our website. Brycie Wasson...
16 Sept 2025
DMEC, PFML Round 2, & Supplementation
In their 2nd episode, Christine and Brycie get into it – the recent DMEC convention in Washington, DC; another round of scintillating PFML talk; and, the big topic, supplementation. (Plus a shameless plug for Christine’s upcoming DMEC virtual event on Wed., 10/1, which invokes the one and only Taylor Swift.) Recorded on August 25, 2025 (literally the day before The Engagement) Enjoy the commentary from these two experts from The Partners Group, a leading resource in the abs...
31 Jul 2025
Hello & Lots of New PFML Rules
Brycie and Christine introduce themselves as experts in leave management. Then they get right to it: new rules in PFML. They cover updated legislation in Washington, Colorado, and Minnesota, with a dash of “oh, for cute!” and TAXES, YAY, thrown in for good measure. Recorded on July 15, 2025 Enjoy the commentary from these two experts from The Partners Group, a leading resource in the absence management industry. You can listen to every episode on our website. Brycie Wasson ...
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