There’s no magical solution that can prevent potential misuse of intermittent leave, Nowak said. However, employers can get ahead of any hiccups by setting clear expectations around things like communication of the need for leave, what leave can be used for and how the employee and employer will communicate during the leave.“It’s really difficult to understand and appreciate mental health issues because they often don’t manifest in ways that are obvious to the employer,” he said. “Naturally, there is a conc ...