Employers today are navigating a workplace that looks very different from the one that existed even five years ago:
- Medical leave requests are more common.
- Mental health issues are openly discussed in the workplace.
- Vaccination policies remain controversial.
At the same time, employers are trying to balance compassion with operational realities. Businesses still need people to show up, customers still expect service, and managers still have deadlines to meet. That tension is exactly why laws like the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), state paid leave laws, workers’ compensation statutes, and OSHA regulations continue to evolve.
Charles Krugel of the Law Offices of Charles Krugel explains that employers often underestimate how quickly a leave or medical issue can turn into a legal issue if policies are unclear or inconsistently applied. Krugel emphasizes the importance of practical compliance and clear communication between employers and employees.
Read the rest of the article here or here. Originally published in Financial Poise on 5/17/26.
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