For years I have been helping employees and employers manage through employee medical leaves. Sometimes, you can foresee the need for a leave and have open discussions with your employee before their leave begins. More often it is an unforeseen announcement leaving both the employee and employer in a difficult spot. While you will find guidance on employer/employee obligations regarding medical leave in your local employment legislation, there are a few things employers can do to help manage through these tough times and ensure a valuable employee has a happy, healthy, and productive return to the workplace. I am so fortunate that TPD® Workforce & HR Solutions has provided me tremendous support and hope our learnings can help you should you find yourself in a similar situation.

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