Back-to-School Season: How HR Can Prepare for Caregiver Leave Requests

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The start of the school year often brings more than just packed lunches and supply lists—it can bring a noticeable increase in caregiver leave requests.

For HR teams, this is a critical moment to:

  • Recognize protected leave triggers under FMLA and state laws.
  • Equip managers to respond quickly and accurately.
  • Adjust schedules to cover short, frequent absences.

Proactive planning now can keep your operations smooth while supporting working parents during this busy transition.

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ADA Accommodations: Why Consistency Matters

Employers are facing renewed scrutiny over how ADA accommodations are evaluated, documented, and communicated. SHRM’s recent response to an ADA-related civil lawsuit underscores the reality that compliance risk often arises not from intent, but from inconsistent processes, unclear documentation, and

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Remote Work as an ADA Accommodation: When Past Practice Matters

Courts and regulators keep reminding employers: if an employee previously performed the role remotely, it’s harder to claim that remote work now causes undue hardship or that on-site presence is always “essential.” Recent analyses highlight fact-specific reviews of job duties,

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