A January 2026 decision sheds light on limitations for employers.
Q: What duties do employers have when it comes to accommodating an employee, and can we ask for medical information?
A: Ontario’s Human Rights Code explicitly states that employers and unions have a legal duty to accommodate the needs of people with disabilities or medical conditions.
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The Labor Department is telling employees about an “internal incident report” in which an individual sent employees' sensitive…
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CDC employees with a reasonable accommodation to work from home are being told they now must work in person, according to…
Ontario's Employment Standards Act sets out clear rules on leave duration, notice requirements, and documentation.
