Courts differ when determining exactly how much leave is unreasonable. Some courts found that four to six months of leave is unreasonable while others say an extended leave request may be a reasonable accommodation if there is no undue hardship. In all instances, employers should conduct a case-by-case assessment of the situation and confer with employment law attorneys before making any final decisions.
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