Q: Can an employee request a workplace accommodation while out on FMLA or leave of absence?

A: Yes, employees who are out on FMLA or a leave of absence can apply for an accommodation. Once the employee has received a “return to work” date from their healthcare provider, contact the Office of Gender Equity & Title IX or visit: https://www.kent.edu/people-and-culture/eoc/employee-accommodation-request. The employee will still go through the normal process of completing and submitting the required forms and participating in the interactive process.