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Liza Barnes, Assistant Professor of Management, Drexel University

How employers can support workers when they take medical leave

Sometimes you can't plan ahead before taking medical leave. Drs Producoes/E+ via Getty Images

Car crash. Cancer diagnosis. Mental health crisis. Autoimmune disease flareup.

A serious medical condition can turn your life upside down in an instant, making everyday tasks feel overwhelming. And if you’re employed, you may find that work emails keep coming and your manager keeps calling – when the only job you should focus on is healing.

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