Caring for an elderly loved one is stressful enough, but trying to manage a full- or even part-time job simultaneously can be downright grueling. What can employers do to assure productivity, while supporting employees caught in this predicament?
Most employers know what to expect when workers have a baby. There is maternity leave and, more recently, even paternity leave. Typically there is a plan in place because this type of leave is expected. Co-workers have likely made arrangements to cover duties for a period of time until the new parent returns.
Once the employee returns to work, there may be snags: the
