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What’s the best way to handle an increasing number of employees calling out for medical reasons when they do not seem like reasonable requests?

Diabetes, a chronic condition characterized by high blood sugar levels, affects millions of employees worldwide.1 Jury verdicts that favor employees with this condition who bring lawsuits under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) illustrate how costly it can be for employers that fail to accommodate the condition.

Taking an integrated approach to disability and absence management reduces risk by ensuring a better understanding of paid and unpaid leave laws, expanding accommodation requirements, and disability insurance.

Using an integrated disability and absence management approach helps employers avoid gaps in coverage as well and mismatched expectations with job accommodations, disability insurance, paid leaves, unpaid leaves, and more!

While taking an integrated approach to disability and absence management can streamline processes, minimize administrative work, and foster healthier work environments, true success comes when employers take a holistic view!

Compare your IDAM plans and policies with industry norms and best practices to strike a balance between processes that are supportive, encourage employees to return to work, and provide a positive employee experience.

Are employers doing enough to support new parents if all they do is offer paid parental leave?