--- title: Mental Health Drives Increase in Employee Leave Requests in 2024 description: A recent survey revealed that mental health related employee leave requests increased for the third year in a row. image: https://blog.nisbenefits.com/hubfs/blog-headers/ee-leave-policies-b-1.jpg --- - [Blog](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/) - [Resources](https://info.nisbenefits.com/resources?utm_campaign=nis-website-resources&utm_source=knowledge-hub&utm_medium=link) - [Client Login](https://services.nis-sif.com/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2f) Search [![Logo alt](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/NIS_March_2025/images/nis-logo.png?width=180&height=56&name=nis-logo.png "Logo alt")](https://www.nisbenefits.com/) - Employee Benefits - [Insured Products](https://www.nisbenefits.com/employee-benefits/) - [No-Cost Value-Adds ](https://www.nisbenefits.com/employee-benefits/no-cost-value-adds/) - [Success Stories ](https://www.nisbenefits.com/employee-benefits/success-stories/) - [Resources ](https://www.nisbenefits.com/employee-benefits/resources/) - Consulting - [Full Benefit Consulting](https://www.nisbenefits.com/consulting/) - [How We Work with You ](https://www.nisbenefits.com/consulting/how-we-work-with-you/) - [Consulting Team ](https://www.nisbenefits.com/consulting/consulting-team/) - [Employee Education ](https://www.nisbenefits.com/consulting/employee-education/) - [Wellness ](https://www.nisbenefits.com/consulting/wellness/) - [Decision Support Tools ](https://www.nisbenefits.com/consulting/decision-support-tools/) - [MyWave Connect ](https://www.nisbenefits.com/consulting/mywave-connect/) - [Self-Funding ](https://www.nisbenefits.com/consulting/self-funding/) - [Success Stories ](https://www.nisbenefits.com/consulting/success-stories/) - [Resources ](https://www.nisbenefits.com/consulting/resources/) - Retiree Solutions - [History of Retiree Benefits](https://www.nisbenefits.com/retiree-solutions/) - [Incentive Payouts ](https://www.nisbenefits.com/retiree-solutions/incentive-payouts/) - [Restructuring Retiree Benefits ](https://www.nisbenefits.com/retiree-solutions/restructuring-retiree-benefits/) - [ICHRAs ](https://www.nisbenefits.com/retiree-solutions/ichras/) - [Retiree Medical Assistance ](https://www.nisbenefits.com/retiree-solutions/retiree-medical-assistance/) - [Resources ](https://www.nisbenefits.com/retiree-solutions/retirement-resources/) - Employer Options - [Employer Tools](https://www.nisbenefits.com/employer-options/) - [Cyber Liability ](https://www.nisbenefits.com/employer-options/cyber-liability/) - [Property & Casualty ](https://www.nisbenefits.com/employer-options/property-and-casualty/) - [Gap Analysis ](https://www.nisbenefits.com/employer-options/gap-analysis/) - About NIS - [Our Story](https://www.nisbenefits.com/about-nis/) - [Noble Purpose ](https://www.nisbenefits.com/about-nis/noble-purpose/) - [Office Locations ](https://www.nisbenefits.com/about-nis/office-locations/) - [Leadership ](https://www.nisbenefits.com/about-nis/leadership/) - [Subject Matter Experts ](https://www.nisbenefits.com/about-nis/subject-matter-experts/) - [Partnerships ](https://www.nisbenefits.com/about-nis/partnerships/) - [Work with Us ](https://www.nisbenefits.com/about-nis/work-with-us/) - [Giving ](https://www.nisbenefits.com/about-nis/giving/) - [Contact NIS ](https://www.nisbenefits.com/about-nis/contact-nis/) [ Client Login ](https://services.nis-sif.com/Account/Login) [ Search ](https://www.nisbenefits.com/search/) ✕ ![Mental Health Drives Increase in Employee Leave Requests in 2024](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/hubfs/blog-headers/ee-leave-policies-b-1.jpg) # Mental Health Drives Increase in Employee Leave Requests in 2024 - Home - [Employee Benefit News for School, City and County Employers](https://blog.nisbenefits.com) - Mental Health Drives Increase in Employee Leave Requests in 2024 [ Erin Eby ](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/author/erin-eby) 04/10/2025 [ Legislative News](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/topic/aca-other-legislative-news), [ The Administrator's Corner](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/topic/the-administrators-corner), [ Mental Health](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/topic/mental-health) [0 Comments ](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/mental-health-drives-increase-in-employee-leave-requests-in-2024#postComment) 1 Minutes *1 minute read* According to the [2025 State of Leave and Accommodations](https://info.absencesoft.com/hubfs/content/reports-guides/2025-state-of-leave-and-accommodations-survey.pdf) report from AbsenceSoft, employee leave requests rose for the third year in 2024, with illness recovery leading at 57% and mental health issues at 47%. Other top reasons included caregiving, bereavement, and pregnancy. Mental health conditions were the top reason employees sought job accommodations.   ## Key Findings The AbsenceSoft report revealed key trends and challenges HR professionals encounter with leave and accommodations. Notable findings include: - In 2024, remote work topped the list of requested accommodations, followed by intermittent leave, additional breaks, specialized equipment, and workspace changes. - Both employers and employees seek a clear, streamlined process for leave and accommodation requests. - A positive leave or accommodation experiences enhance motivation, productivity, and loyalty, while negative ones can make employees feel undervalued and unsupported. - In 2025, nearly one-third of employers will add new paid leave benefits, with paid medical and parental leave being the most common.   ## Employer Takeaway The report indicates a rise in leave and accommodations. Employers should be prepared to meet employee needs and adhere to regulations. Download the [bulletin](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/hubfs/blog-supporting-docs/bulletin-mh-ee-leave-2024.pdf) for more details. 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