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Leave It to 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>