The Right to Reasonable Notice for Special Requests
The FMLA, the ADA, USERRA, and Religious Accommodations
There is perhaps no issue that confounds employers more than employee leaves of absence and accommodations for other special requests. Myriad laws exist that grant employees rights to leaves and other accommodations.
For example:
- The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) grants employees for all but the smallest of businesses 12 weeks of unpaid leave in any given year.
- The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for employees’ medical conditions. These accommodations can include extended ...
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