ADA (AMERICAN’S WITH DISABILITIES ACT) LEAVE Clause Samples

ADA (AMERICAN’S WITH DISABILITIES ACT) LEAVE a. Disability leave of absence shall be granted for a reasonable period to an employee who is precluded from performing her/his job duties because of a disability, unless the leave is determined to impose an undue hardship or safety or a health risk, in accordance with the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA). b. A disability is defined as a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of that person. c. Employee requests for disability leave shall be submitted in writing and the disability and recovery period shall be defined and certified by a licensed health care provider, subject to a second opinion at the Employer's expense. d. Disability leave shall not exceed one year (12 months), unless specifically authorized by the superintendent or designee. An employee who fails to return from disability leave shall be subject to discharge. e. The employee must use all accrued paid leave days before he/she may go on unpaid status.