Do employers have to grant indefinite leave as a reasonable accommodation to employees with disabilities?
No. Although employers may have to grant extended medical leave as a reasonable accommodation, they have no obligation to provide leave of indefinite duration. Granting indefinite leave, like frequent and unpredictable requests for leave, can impose an undue hardship on an employer’s operations.
Related Questions
- Must employers be familiar with the many diverse types of disabilities to know whether or how to make a reasonable accommodation?
- What are some of the more common types of reasonable accommodation that employers make for employees with disabilities?
- Does the ADA Require Employers to Offer Reasonable Accommodation to Disabled Employees Who Don Request Them?
