Back-to-School Season: What HR Needs to Know About Leave Management

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As back-to-school season kicks off, many working parents are juggling new schedules, childcare gaps, and increased demands at home. For HR teams, that means a spike in intermittent leave requests, flexible work accommodations, and family-related absences.

Now’s the time to:

  • Revisit your FMLA, ADA, and state leave policies
  • Ensure your systems are equipped to track intermittent leave accurately
  • Communicate clearly about available leave options and how to request them

A little clarity goes a long way—especially during busy transitions like back-to-school. Supporting your employees through these moments not only reduces compliance risk but builds loyalty and trust. At ConnectBridge, we help employers create leave programs that are flexible, compliant, and people-first.

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