Returning to work after a leave of absence is anything but simple. The Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations, partial return-to-work (RTW) policies, fitness for duty standards, RTW documentation, communications related to RTW, expectations, and schedules — these are only some of the many components of RTW where employers can (and do!) go wrong. This session will present common mistakes that employers make and how to avoid them. Attendees will get tips that will support employees and protect the organization by understanding how and when to return employees to work, and what to do and say in complex situations.