Many employees are also caregivers. They may be caring for children, aging parents, spouses, or other family members while also managing their jobs. For a small business, where one unexpected absence can affect the entire team, employees' responsibilities can quickly become a scheduling and management issue.
Small businesses typically don't need a complicated, lengthy caregiver workplace policy, but relying entirely on informal arrangements can create confusion. For example, a manager might allow one employee to work remotely during an emergency while telling another to take the day off.