Both the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) often apply to employees who are seriously ill or injured. When this happens, employers may be required to grant leave and to accommodate the employee under both the FMLA and the ADA.
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This article series examines similarities and differences between the FMLA and the ADA so that you can stay in compliance when both laws apply. Here, we compare what employees are eligible for coverage under each law. Our previous articles comparing other aspects of the 2 laws are also available.
The ADA uses the term ‘qualified individual’ to designate an eligible employee under the law. A qualified individual must be an individual with a disability who can perform the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Read more.