HR Tip of the Week: Are You Requiring Employees To Be 100% Healed Before Returning To Work?

October 12, 2026  |  By: Brigette N. Eagan, Esq.

Do you require employees to be 100% healed, with no medical restrictions, before allowing them to return to work from medical leave? A recent EEOC lawsuit illustrates the potential risks of a “100% healed” policy. 

Genova Burns LLC Partner and Human Resources, Counseling & Compliance Practice Chair Brigette N. Eagan, Esq., addresses what employers should consider in this week’s HR Tip.

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