May is National Mental Health Month, a particularly relevant topic during the stress brought on by COVID-19. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, each year, about 1 in 5 Americans experience some form of mental health impairment.
Does your business have a culture where employees feel that it is okay to disclose a mental illness at work, or do they know how to use the company tools offered, such as EAP? Ensure that you have a policy in place that details that employees can ask for reasonable accommodations for a mental health condition.
Gotcha Covered HR experts are well-versed in handling the complex dynamics you may be facing:
Developing HR Policies and Procedures
Handling time and attendance, leave time, and sick time
Navigating ADA, FMLA, FLSA, and HIPAA issues
Ensuring compliance in your HR processes
Our Trifecta program is now available to offer three opportunities to help you meet the core components of Human Resources.