New York A00746 amends the state's human rights law to recognize unpaid leave of absence as a reasonable accommodation for employees with.

New York A00746 amends the state's human rights law to include unpaid leave of absence as a reasonable accommodation for employees with disabilities. This accommodation is available to allow employees to recover from episodic manifestations of their disabilities, provided they provide medical certification and an estimated return-to-work date. The leave must be finite, not indefinite. Employers may request medical information to facilitate agreement on the accommodation. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

New York A00746 amends the state's human rights law to recognize unpaid leave of absence as a reasonable accommodation for employees with.

New York A00746 amends the state's human rights law to include unpaid leave of absence as a reasonable accommodation for employees with disabilities. This accommodation is available to allow employees to recover from episodic manifestations of their disabilities, provided they provide medical certification and an estimated return-to-work date. The leave must be finite, not indefinite. Employers may request medical information to facilitate agreement on the accommodation. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.