July 2026

Getting sick rarely happens at a convenient time. For many of us, symptoms appear the night before work, early in the morning, or over a weekend when primary care offices are closed or fully booked. While our first priority is recovering, we also have workplace responsibilities to consider. Employers often expect prompt notification when we […]

For hourly employees, missing work because of an illness can have consequences that extend far beyond losing a day’s wages. Many employers use attendance tracking systems that assign points for missed shifts, late arrivals, or early departures. While these policies are designed to promote reliability, they can place employees in a difficult position when an