Leave It to Us
<p>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. <br> <br>Enjoy the commentary from these two experts from The Partners Group, a leading resource in the absence management industry.</p><p><br></p>
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Happy Birthday, ADA! 36 Years of Workplace Accommodation Guidance
<p>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.<br><br>Recorded on July 29, 2026</p> <p>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 <a href="https://www.thepartnersgroup.com/leave-it-to-us/" rel="nofollow"><span>website</span></a>.</p> <p><b>Brycie Wasson</b></p> <p>Brycie has spent her entire career in absence and disability management. She began administering FMLA leaves for one of our nation’s largest retailers, and she soon advanced to oversee an absence and disability benefits program for a private financial services firm. She implemented multiple successful absence solutions, including harmonizing policy and practices, creating a formal ADA evaluation process, and integrating a leave management software solution. Brycie has been with The Partners Group since 2017.</p> <p><b>Christine Hinnerichs <br></b>Christine has over 15 years of absence management and disability experience in the non- and for-profit sectors, as well as nearly 20 years of experience in HR. Her extensive background on the client side of absence management and disability helps her navigate and create solutions for unique client challenges. Christine has a BA in business administration from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. She earned her PHR Certification in 2006 and her Life and Annuities, Sickness, Accident and Health Insurance Producer’s License in 2021. Christine has been with The Partners Group since 2020.</p>
Testing, Testing... Did You Miss Us?
<p>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.</p> <p>Recorded on June 24, 2026</p> <p>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 <a href="https://www.thepartnersgroup.com/leave-it-to-us/" rel="nofollow"><span>website</span></a>.</p> <p><b>Brycie Wasson</b></p> <p>Brycie has spent her entire career in absence and disability management. She began administering FMLA leaves for one of our nation’s largest retailers, and she soon advanced to oversee an absence and disability benefits program for a private financial services firm. She implemented multiple successful absence solutions, including harmonizing policy and practices, creating a formal ADA evaluation process, and integrating a leave management software solution. Brycie has been with The Partners Group since 2017.</p> <p><b>Christine Hinnerichs <br></b>Christine has over 15 years of absence management and disability experience in the non- and for-profit sectors, as well as nearly 20 years of experience in HR. Her extensive background on the client side of absence management and disability helps her navigate and create solutions for unique client challenges. Christine has a BA in business administration from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. She earned her PHR Certification in 2006 and her Life and Annuities, Sickness, Accident and Health Insurance Producer’s License in 2021. Christine has been with The Partners Group since 2020.</p>
What's next? Podcast Update
<p>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.</p> <p>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 <a href="https://www.thepartnersgroup.com/leave-it-to-us/" rel="nofollow"><span>website</span></a>.</p> <p><b>Brycie Wasson</b></p> <p>Brycie has spent her entire career in absence and disability management. She began administering FMLA leaves for one of our nation’s largest retailers, and she soon advanced to oversee an absence and disability benefits program for a private financial services firm. She implemented multiple successful absence solutions, including harmonizing policy and practices, creating a formal ADA evaluation process, and integrating a leave management software solution. Brycie has been with The Partners Group since 2017.</p> <p><b>Christine Hinnerichs <br></b>Christine has over 15 years of absence management and disability experience in the non- and for-profit sectors, as well as nearly 20 years of experience in HR. Her extensive background on the client side of absence management and disability helps her navigate and create solutions for unique client challenges. Christine has a BA in business administration from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. She earned her PHR Certification in 2006 and her Life and Annuities, Sickness, Accident and Health Insurance Producer’s License in 2021. Christine has been with The Partners Group since 2020.</p>
State vs. Private: The PFML Showdown
<p>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.</p> <p>Recorded on March 2, 2026</p> <p>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 <a href="https://www.thepartnersgroup.com/leave-it-to-us/" rel="nofollow"><span>website</span></a>.</p> <p><b>Brycie Wasson</b></p> <p>Brycie has spent her entire career in absence and disability management. She began administering FMLA leaves for one of our nation’s largest retailers, and she soon advanced to oversee an absence and disability benefits program for a private financial services firm. She implemented multiple successful absence solutions, including harmonizing policy and practices, creating a formal ADA evaluation process, and integrating a leave management software solution. Brycie has been with The Partners Group since 2017.</p> <p><b>Christine Hinnerichs <br></b>Christine has over 15 years of absence management and disability experience in the non- and for-profit sectors, as well as nearly 20 years of experience in HR. Her extensive background on the client side of absence management and disability helps her navigate and create solutions for unique client challenges. Christine has a BA in business administration from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. She earned her PHR Certification in 2006 and her Life and Annuities, Sickness, Accident and Health Insurance Producer’s License in 2021. Christine has been with The Partners Group since 2020.</p>