PFML in practice

Assistant Legal Counsel, Unum

Tommy has worked at Unum Group for five years in various roles focused on absence management. As Assistant Legal Counsel, his primary responsibilities include supporting Unum’s administration of ADA, state PFML programs and many other complementary state laws. Tommy works with internal business partners and their clients to assist in providing compliant administration of federal and state leave and accommodation laws. Most recently, he supported the implementation of administration of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, a newly passed federal accommodation law. Additionally, Tommy assists in the development of Unum’s products and services to help clients comply with new leave requirements while integrating with existing leave and pay policies.

Brent Blalock serves as the Director of Paid Leave Strategy at Unum Group, supporting Unum's leave solutions portfolio and advising clients on compliance with the ADA, PWFA, PFML, and other leave laws. With more than a decade of experience in the employee benefits industry, Brent is a go‑to expert and trusted voice on complex leave and accommodation topics and is frequently asked to speak and write on these issues.