Stiira Leave Management Software: October 2024 updates

It’s been a while since our last product update article, but there is a long list of Stiira Leave Management Software enhancements to catch up on from 2024. We’ve introduced new resources and features for employers and third-party administrators navigating the challenges of multi-state compliance. Additionally, the system includes more case management tools and configuration options to elevate the user experience.

Ensuring compliance with expanded FMLA, ADA, and state-specific resources

Stiira continues to empower users with a comprehensive toolkit for every stage of the absence management process. System updates ensure administrators stay aligned with the latest regulatory requirements with quick access to key resources organized by federal and state guidelines.

New or updated “stock” email template installments are released regularly to keep administrators up to date with the latest regulatory requirements for all communication points on a leave. Templates encompass notices for leave eligibility, certification requests, designation, expiring leave, leave extensions, deadline reminders, and more.

The in-app resources section now provides access to a robust documents library. These resources are organized by federal and state-specific regulations, offering quick access to letter templates, certification forms, program guides, and required posters.

Configuring state-specific leave year requirements with precision

Thanks to powerful new features, automated leave hour tracking is now more detailed and adaptable. Employers that face the problematic compliance burden of managing protected leaves of absence in multiple states can now differentiate leave year requirements for all policy scenarios. Stiira addresses scenarios where an employer has employees in various states, and the leave year rule must be specific to one or more of those states.

For example, an employer may be supporting a remote workforce in 30 states across the U.S. With Stiira’s leave year configuration, required leave year policies can be applied based on the state an employee works in to ensure compliance with the specific family medical leave policies in states like Oregon, Colorado, and Wisconsin.

To accommodate policy changes and the impact on employee entitlements, Stiira also implemented more refined restore-hours options. In the state of Oregon, starting July 1, 2024, OFLA leave usage required the “Oregon Rolling Forward” leave year rule. With this transition, employers were required to restore all OFLA hours to employees on the effective date. With Stiira’s restore hour configuration, our customers could automatically update applicable employee leave hours and provide peace of mind for employees taking leave in Oregon during this major policy transition.

Preventing administrative pitfalls with new case management tools

Valuable improvements have been implemented to allow administrators to efficiently manage cases while providing a stress-free leave experience for employees.

  • Expanded leave calendar summaries for more tracking context
  • Additional calendar warnings that reduce the risk of administrative error
  • Duplicate case detection preventing redundant requests submitted by employees
  • Refined filtering for a more simplified, stress-free employee experience
  • More tracking capabilities for ADA workplace accommodations and leaves of absence
  • Upgrades to reporting for leave hours taken and intermittent time submitted

Enhancing the user experience with refreshing design and personalization options

Design, ease of use, and personalization are underlying themes for every step in our software’s evolution. In our ongoing quest to ensure customers get the best user experience possible, Stiira has made several aesthetic adjustments, including updated button borders and better spacing for hints, warnings, and errors, making the system easier to navigate. There are also more white-labeling options to provide a more cohesive and branded experience for your organization or the clients to whom you provide services.

Are you interested in exploring Stiira Leave Management Software? Schedule a demo to get a personalized tour of the system. Stay tuned for more innovations as we continue to support companies navigating the complexities of government-regulated leaves of absence.