Q: My child requires 24 hour monitoring due to congenital disorder. He cannot go to a sitter or daycare due to him being
Immune compromised. Now my husband's work wants him to work at night. Can he legally have them change his schedule to accomadate his sons medical condition?
A: Your husband can request a schedule change, but his employer is not required to grant the request. While employers are required to offer reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the ADA only applies to the individual's own medical conditions, not the medical conditions of others (in this case, your child). However, your husband may also be covered under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), which would allow him to take unpaid leave to care for your child, depending on how long he has worked for the company and the size of the company.
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