Make sure handbook spells out how leave works as a reasonable accommodation
Disabled employees who need time off to deal with a disability and who don’t have FMLA, sick or vacation leave may still be entitled to more time off. That’s because the ADA allows employees to take additional time off as a reasonable accommodation. Be sure your employee handbook accounts for this possibility.
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