Rosa,who works as a staff manager at Dundy's Inn,has a minor blood clot in her brain and thus goes on an extended 14 weeks of leave for her surgery.However,she is not able to completely recover within 14 weeks and asks Dundy for an additional two-week leave to recuperate.Dundy informs her that her position might no longer be available when she returns from her extended leave,and Rosa agrees.Which of the following holds true in this case?

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Dundy is obligated under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to find a vacant position for Rosa at an equivalent level or, if not available, at a lower level when she returns. Under the ADA, an employee may request additional leave even after an employer informs the employee that her or his position may no longer be available (or that it would constitute an undue burden to keep it available). If this happens, the employer is obligated to try to find a vacant position for the worker at an equivalent level or, if not available, at a lower level.

Rosa,who Works as a Staff Manager at Dundy's Inn,has a Minor