Accommodation
Summary: The goal of accommodation is to remove a barrier to help an employee remain productive and feel supported in their workplace, in spite of an existing condition or disability. These free resources can help.
The legal duty to accommodate employees with disabilities can support both performance and well-being. To do this effectively, we provide practical policies, processes, strategies and tools to help.
For an employee who is requesting accommodation or seeking support at work, there are tips and strategies to make this easier.
Accommodation articles and resources
The list that follows includes the resources linked to above as well as related information that may be more specific to your current situation:
This tool can help develop an accommodation or work plan when psychological, emotional, cognitive or physical challenges may be impacting an employee. It’s not a medical approach; it’s intended as a discussion between the employee and their leader.
Strategies for frontline supervisors and managers to better respond to employees returning to work or requiring accommodation, especially when mental health is a factor.
The goal of accommodation is to remove barriers so an employee remains productive and feels supported at work.
Safely support productivity for employees with mental health issues who are at work or returning to work. Engage employees in solutions related to performance and well-being.
Compare your accommodation policies and procedures to relevant human rights legislation. Included are links to provincial and territorial human rights requirements and relevant laws in Canada.
Strategies for supporting employees when a co-worker has died by or attempted suicide. This resource covers return to work for an employee who has attempted suicide.
Information to help identify the signs of impairment and respond effectively. These strategies can also help accommodate an employee’s return to work after treatment.
Tools and resources for managing your own health and wellness, as well as information for helping others. Find credible information about managing well-being and mental health-related concerns.
If you are struggling to succeed at work and wait for your supervisor to point out what you’re doing wrong, that feedback could add to your stress. Learn to be proactive and advocate for what you know will help you to do a good job. You’re much more likely to receive the support you need.
Quick and practical tips for responding to co-worker questions about your health.