Topic
Duty to Accommodate
17 published works
Employment & Human Rights Law in Canada
Boundaries of Duty to Accommodate
DECISION: Cillis v. Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board, 2025 HRTO 1717 A decision of the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (“Tribunal”) explores the boundaries of the duty to accommodate in the workplace, raising important…
Achkar Law Blog
Large Monetary Award: The Cost of Failing to Accommodate Disability
When an employee discloses a medical condition that affects their ability to perform their job, employers in British Columbia have a clear duty to accommodate under the BC Human Rights…
Achkar Law Blog
Undue Hardship and the Duty to Accommodate
In Ontario, human rights laws require organizations to treat people fairly and to remove barriers that prevent equal participation. One key way this is done is through the duty to…
Law Times News
The duty to accommodate mental health illness: What Ontario’s law says
Employers are expected to know their legal duty to accommodate mental health illness. Learn more about this and how it operates in the workplace
Employment & Human Rights Law in Canada
Employment Law 101: Accommodating a Disability
By Lisa Stam
Most employers know they have a legal duty to accommodate an employee with a disability. But what exactly is the scope of that duty and what does the accommodation include?…
Employee Rights Blog
Duty to Accommodate
By Bram Lecker
The Duty to Accommodate Disabled Employees Imagine working diligently at your job when an unexpected injury disrupts your daily routine. Now, think about how your employer should handle your return…
Global Workplace Insider
La dépendance et l’obligation d’accommodement raisonnable d’un employeur
Introduction Dans une décision récente[1], un tribunal d’arbitrage (le Tribunal) annule le congédiement d’une camionneuse (l’Employée) ayant conduit en état d’ébriété puisque l’employeur, une entreprise de transport québécoise, a manqué…
Achkar Law Blog
Duty to Accommodate Based on Family Status in Ontario
In the fast-pace of today’s world, the balance between work responsibilities and family obligations poses a significant challenge for many individuals. To achieve balance sometimes necessitates a clear understanding of…
Achkar Law Blog
Undue Hardship in the Workplace: What You Need To Know
Accommodations in the workplace are a difficult topic for employers and employees to navigate. What happens when an employee requests an accommodation that an employer cannot reasonably provide? Can an…
Rudner Law Blog
What are an employee’s responsibilities under the duty to accommodate?
By Nadia Zaman
Nadia Zaman here with another employment law video update. Today I’m going to talk about an employee’s responsibilities under the duty to accommodate. Now whether you’re an employee or…