Overview
In this webinar, we will explore how to navigate a common issue faced by many employers, an employee's request for accommodation. The topic of accommodation will be broadly explored and the focus will be on the employer's legal obligations and duties. The webinar will conclude with a discussion of common issues and strategies for addressing these common issues that occur when employees require accommodation.
Why you should Attend
While requests for accommodation are becoming more and more common, employers often meet such requests with understandable concern and apprehension and questioning exactly what they are required to do.
In this webinar, we will explore what the duty to accommodate really means, an employer's legal obligations and strategies for addressing common issues that arise in the accommodation process. This webinar is perfect for anyone confronted with requests for accommodation, concerned with exactly what their legal duty requires, and seeking to balance their duties under the law with the operational needs of the business.
Areas Covered in the Session
- What is Accommodation
- The Types of Accommodation
- The Legal Test
- Undue Hardship
- Your Procedural and Substantive Duties
- Supporting Documentation
- Common Issues
Who Will Benefit
- Human Resource Professionals
- Disability Case Managers
- Managers
Speaker Profile
Tiffany Thomas is a labour, employment, and human rights lawyer. She has a passion and natural predisposition for practical problem-solving in the workplace. Tiffany thrives when working with employers in creating and maintaining effective and healthy workplaces.
Tiffany began her legal career with Canada’s largest school board. During this time, she gained a specialized understanding of labour, employment and human rights law. As an in-house specialist she dealt with a large and diverse workforce, comprised of both unionized and non-unionized employees, and addressed complex workplace issues from their earliest stages through to litigation (where necessary).
Since joining SpringLaw in 2022, Tiffany has continued to advise both employers and employees in unionized and non-unionized environments, providing her with a unique and specialized perspective for both the employer and employee. Tiffany regularly advises on employment contracts, terminations, and workplace issues like accommodation, discipline and employee handbooks. No matter the client, Tiffany’s goal is to provide legal services and advice in approachable and accessible way and to arm her clients with the knowledge they need to navigate complex issues.
When she’s not working, Tiffany enjoys spending time with her family and her beloved rescue dog, Penny.
Instructor
Tiffany Thomas