unpaid leave of absence

[AuntieLou]

What is the name of your state? new hampshire

I have just finished 12 weeks of salaried continuence after a major surgery. My doctor gave me a note to return to work on temporary reduced hours and my boss is now telling me that I must take an unpaid extended leave of absence, fill out an ADA accomodations form, because of the reduced hours, and file for disability insurance. I was under the impression that disability insurance is for people with permanent disabilities and not for those who need to work a limited schedule. Please clue me in...

 

[cbg]

There is no law that says disability insurance can only cover people who have permanent disabilities. Many, many, many disability policies cover people who have only short term disabilities; thus the term, short term disability insurance.

Whether your particular situation is covered under your particular disability insurance depends on what your particular disability insurance contract covers.