['Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)', 'Drug and Alcohol Testing']
['Substance Abuse', 'Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)']
05/02/2024
Yes. An employer should take both laws into consideration when an employee requests leave for substance abuse treatment. An employer would need to consider whether a request for time off for treatment is a reasonable accommodation under the ADA, and also whether the job protections of the FMLA apply.