Accommodating family status

Law is not yet settled, but a few basic guidelines can help

Back in the day, “family status” was a yes or no question. As in, “Yes, I have one” or “No, I don’t.” With changes in traditional family patterns, an aging population and financial difficulties foisted on families, employers are increasingly faced with demands for accommodation arising from family caregiving needs.

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