This document provides employers, employees and unions with general answers to frequently asked questions about the “duty to accommodate.”  Produced for education and information purposes only, it is not intended as legal advice.

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Overview of the Duty to Accommodate

Accommodation
Undue Hardship
Bona Fide Occupational Requirement (BFOR)
Conflicting Rights

Rights and Responsibilities

Employees’ Rights and Responsibilities
Employers’ Rights and Responsibilities
Rights and Responsibilities of Unions and Professional Associations
Confidentiality and Privacy

Ground-specific Issues

Religion
Disability
Race, Colour, Ancestry and National or Ethnic origin
Family Status

For additional information on the duty to accommodate, please consult the Canadian Human Rights Commission’s A Place for All – A Guide to Creating an Inclusive Workplace through the Commission’s website.