Accommodation In The Workplace: Disabilities And Human Rights

Mental health, illness, and disabilities exist in all workplaces, and employers must be mindful of their obligations to treat employees equally, regardless of their circumstances.

The Alberta Human Rights Act

All workplaces, regardless of size, are subject to the provisions of the Alberta Human Rights Act. These provisions apply to all stages of the employment relationship, be it advertising or interviewing, hiring or firing. At all times, employers have an obligation not to discriminate against prospective or current employees on the basis of grounds protected by the Alberta Human Rights Act, including, but not limited to: race, religious belief, gender, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, and sexual orientation.