LTD and ADA

Riley

We have an ee who is having back problems. He had major back surgery in November and is still recovering with a fairly likely possibility he will have to have a second surgery in August putting him out for another 12-18 months. He is currently on std now and will be switched over to ltd soon.

How long after we put him on ltd can we cobra, or can we at all?

The dr. has stuck with the following restrictions:
No prolonged (greater than 30 minutes) sitting, standing, walking.
No lifting or twisting
No lifting greater than 25 lbs
No pushing or pulling

We have been working with the ee and his drs, but all of those restrictions pretty much eleminate him from any postion besides a desk job. He has stated he doesn't want to work a desk job. FMLA was up in Dec. but we decided to extend 6 months.

I need all the help I can get as my knowledge of ADA is limited.

Thanks in advace for your info.
Riley

LindaS

Can you make any accomodations that would allow him to perform a light duty job in the plant? If not, have you offered him a "desk job" and he turned it down? If so, why? Has he made any requests or suggestions of ways he cando his job with or without a reasonable accomodation?

Regarding COBRA, because he is out of FMLA, you can place him on COBRA now. Once FMLA runs out your obligations to continue making your contribution to the health insurance ends. If you want to wait until he goes on LTD, that is your decision.