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an expert on how to get what you need from your health insurance

WEBan expert on how to get what you need from your health insurance. by Alison Green on May 19, 2021. An Ask a Manager reader who works in health insurance …

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if you lost your job recently, you're eligible for 6 months of free

WEBIf you lost your job in the last 18 months, you can now remain on your employer-sponsored health insurance for free through September 30, as part of the …

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managing mental health at work: a round-up — Ask a Manager

WEBmy boss wants us to all share our mental health needs – at every meeting. my manager makes us do mental-health surveys every day. forcing employees to talk …

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can I get unemployment if I quit due to health issues

WEBHowever, there are exceptions to this: If you or a family member you care for has coronavirus or symptoms of it, or if you or the family member you care for has been …

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should you tell your boss if you’re struggling with mental health

WEBBecause of that, the safest course of action is to disclose a mental health condition—or any health condition, for that matter—at work only when you want to ask …

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how patient do I need to be with a coworker with mental health …

WEBNonny Maus * August 28, 2019 at 11:18 am ^ This, even though sometimes in practice it’s not nearly as simple/easy as just that. But the underlying core of “Mental Health Issue” is …

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when is it OK to approach a colleague about a possible medical …

WEBA colleague from his old office visited last week and bluntly brought it up right away (think “what’s wrong with your face” level of bluntness). Joe had no idea that …

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company gives employees 6 months to "fix" their health issues

WEBWithheld * February 26, 2021 at 6:20 pm. I should add that Honeywell was also providing incentives if your BMI was above a certain level and you hit goals. …

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what do I say to call in for a mental health day, I've never worked …

WEBIt’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. What do I say when I’m calling in sick for a mental health day? I am a firm believer in (occasionally) using a sick …

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my coworkers keep trying to find out what my chronic illness is

WEBYour standing is that this is your personal, private information and they’re being incredibly out of line. The next time Barb and/or Sandra do this, you could say any …

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managing an employee who's often out sick — Ask a Manager

WEBA reader writes: I have an employee who for the last six months has been out sick about 1-2 days a week on average, due to chronic illness. This is affecting …

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my manager makes us do mental-health surveys every day

WEBmy manager makes us do mental-health surveys every day. by Alison Green on July 22, 2020. A reader writes: Recently, my boss started attending personal therapy …

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my company wants me to investigate what expensive medical …

WEBTardyTardis * August 31, 2021 at 11:09 pm. There’s also an age discrimination lawsuit waiting to happen, too, since older employees are often ones with more medical …

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my employer is asking invasive questions as part of a "wellness …

WEBNea * June 18, 2019 at 2:08 pm. In a previous job, it was “save 5% off your insurance by answering health questions.” One of my coworkers was so annoyed that she basically …

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how much detail do you have to give when you call in sick

WEBEmily K * December 10, 2019 at 4:37 pm. And to be honest, the divide between mental and physical health isn’t as sharp as we tend to/want to think it is. Things like inadequate …

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my employee keeps over-sharing personal medical details

WEBmy employee keeps over-sharing personal medical details. by Alison Green on November 10, 2016. A reader writes: I oversee a team of five members, and one of …

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when should you go to HR -- and when should you not

WEBYou often hear people say, “HR works for the company, not the employees.”. That’s 100 percent true! But that doesn’t mean that HR is inherently …

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what’s your boss allowed to ask when you call in sick

WEBIn general, when you call in sick, your manager can ask any follow-up questions she wishes. Of course, as a general best practice, managers should respect …

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how to explain to interviewers that you left a job due to burnout

WEBI burned out hard from my last job, and quit after only a year. To my surprise, explaining it in interviews was really easy. I used different explanations depending on …

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