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FMLA for Depression: How to Qualify and Get Certified
Depression qualifies for FMLA when it involves continuing treatment, and the bar is lower than most people assume. No hospitalization, no crisis, and under the chronic condition rule a single bad day counts even with no appointment that week. How the two pathways differ, who can sign your certification, and what to tell HR.
What HR Can and Cannot See in Your Mental Health Records
HR and leave administrators like Sedgwick, The Hartford, and Unum routinely demand mental health records that FMLA does not require. For survivors of childhood trauma, these demands replicate the dynamics of the original abuse. Here is what the law actually requires, and how to hold the line.
AI as an ADA Accommodation: Can You Use Smart Glasses or AI Tools at Work?
AI-powered tools like smart glasses, speech-to-text software, and AI writing assistants are becoming common ADA accommodation requests. Learn your rights, how the interactive process works, and what to do if your employer says no.
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