Employers are seeing more frequent, shorter, and less predictable absences, mainly driven by mental health needs, caregiving responsibilities, and chronic conditions. What’s changing isn’t just volume; it’s complexity. Open-ended or loosely tracked leave patterns can quietly turn into compliance and
New data shows 58% of marketers feel overwhelmed and 51% report emotional exhaustion, and nationally, 3 in 4 workers report mental-health symptoms. The takeaway for HR in 2026: treat mental health as a daily operational practice, not a side program.
A fresh Fourth Circuit reminder (Coffman v. Nexstar Media Inc., July 22, 2025): after months away with no firm return date, even a “probably September or October” estimate can be too vague to qualify as a reasonable accommodation. The ADA
We are back with Part 2 of our Leave Management Monday from last week to help you finish your year-end cleanup with the “back half” of the file—the spots most likely to trigger disputes. Action: Apply this checklist to five
Year-end is the perfect window to tighten the records that protect your people and your program. A clean, chronological file can be the difference between a quick resolution and a costly dispute in 2026—especially where FMLA, ADA, PWFA, and state
Fresh case filings across healthcare, tech, higher ed, and financial services share the same themes: documentation gaps, weak interactive processes, and timing problems around leave and accommodations. Tips for employers (put into practice this week): How ConnectBridge helps: Centralize ADA/FMLA/PWFA
Minnesota’s Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML) program goes live January 1, 2026, providing up to 12 weeks of wage-replaced leave for bonding, caregiving, and serious health conditions. In a recent House hearing, DEED outlined its program-integrity plan—expect identity verification,
Courts continue to reaffirm that open-ended, unforeseeable leave is generally not a reasonable accommodation under the ADA. When an employee can’t provide a likely return-to-work timeframe, the better path is a structured, time-boxed plan supported by up-to-date medical information and
Last week, we walked you through the process of performing a site audit. This week, we’re tackling the most common PUMP Act pitfalls and the quick fixes to get compliant fast. Common pitfalls Fixes How ConnectBridge helps: Policy-driven workflows, site
