Accommodation - Articles & Videos
Employee Substance Abuse and Employer Obligations
Substance abuse is a disability under human rights law, requiring the employer to accommodate an employee to the point of undue hardship.
Employers Beware: The More You Know, The More You Risk
Knowing more information about an employee than is necessary can expose employers to substantial liability.
2024 Employment Law in Review, Part 1: The Eras Tour (The Rudner Law Version)
Our HR Law Eras Tour “set list” takes us through 2024’s notable decisions and developments, with the goal of providing employers and employees with a map of the current landscape that allows them to navigate the challenges ahead.
Does my employer have to accommodate me as a single parent if I need time off to care for my sick child?
Put simply, employers are required to accommodate individuals to the point of “undue hardship” where the need for accommodation relates to a ground protected by human rights legislation, such as family status.
What are an employee’s responsibilities under the duty to accommodate?
Whether you’re an employee or an employer, you’ve probably encountered an accommodation situation. Perhaps as an employee, you need some form of accommodation but are unsure as to how to proceed. In this video, Nadia outlines the concept of “duty to accommodate” and talks about an employee’s responsibilities under this duty.
Pet-Friendly Offices: What Employers Need to Know
While there are many benefits to allowing employees to bring their pets to work, there are also many issues that employers need to watch out for.
Accommodation: What You Should Know in Less Than Two Minutes
Whether you are an employee or an employer, you have probably encountered an accommodation situation. Here’s what you need to know.
Childcare Obligations: How Much Has to Be Accommodated?
What are the legal obligations of the employee and those of the employer when it comes to accommodation and childcare?
Can I Change My Work Schedule to Care for My Kids?
What happens when you ask your employer for some flexibility in your work schedule because of your obligations to your children?
Rudner Law Video Update: Hiring People with Disabilities
Stuart uses a hockey story as the basis for his comments in this video update about hiring people with disabilities.
