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What is the difference between a leave and an accommodation?

By Jamie AquilaLast updated Jul 20, 2026

Leave is time away from work, such as your own health, bonding with a new child, or caring for a family member. An accommodation is a change that helps you keep working, such as…

Leave is time away from work, such as your own health, bonding with a new child, or caring for a family member. An accommodation is a change that helps you keep working, such as new equipment, an ergonomic assessment, or a schedule adjustment. You choose which one you need at the start of the request.