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Q: What is disability leave?
A: The term disability leave means to take leave from work for one of many possible reasons. Under the ADA and FMLA, disability leave is used to refer to time taken by employees dealing with a disability, such as mental illness, as a reasonable accommodation and requires treatment by a healthcare provider.
Q: Is my employer required by law to offer disability leave?
A: Only in certain situations. An employer can establish attendance and leave policies that are uniformly applied to all employees, regardless of disability, but may not refuse leave needed by an employee with a disability if other employees get such leave. An employer also may be required to make adjustments in leave policy as a reasonable accommodation for a worker with a disability. The employer is not required to provide additional paid leave, but accommodations for a disability may include leave flexibility and unpaid leave.
"Talking about mental health in the workplace establishes open communication and a safe environment for employees to feel connected to their work and to their leaders. [It] also helps employees to reach their goals. It helps leaders begin to better understand what their employees need to be more productive."
–Jennifer Moss | Author
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