Following our webinar held on January 24, 2017, we had a number
of questions, including many which focused on the process of
accommodation in the workplace, workplace harassment and fixed-term
contracts. We thought we might use this newsletter as an
opportunity to respond to some of the most frequently-asked
questions. We hope this is of interest.
Is an employer able to request evidence that an employee has
attempted to self-accommodate in respect of their family
obligations, such as daycare?
There is a legal obligation for employees to participate in the
accommodation process. If such information is not volunteered or
discussed when options are reviewed, the company can request a
listing of what the employee has considered and documentation that
supports their claim. For daycare, this likely includes a copy of
the daycare application form, confirmation of being waitlisted,
in-home services that have been contacted, and the availability of
the other parent or other
