Clark Wilson Employment & Labour chair Andrea Raso was interviewed by Human Resources Director (HRD) Magazine for the article, “B.C. case highlights risks of discrimination in accommodating disability requests”.

The piece discusses a British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal case highlighting the pitfalls of workplace accommodations that are poorly implemented or based on assumptions about an employee’s identity. It emphasizes that accommodations should enable employees to perform their existing roles with necessary adjustments rather than forcing them into entirely different jobs, as seen in the case of a teacher with dyslexia reassigned to a role for which she was unqualified.

This article is a must-read for employers and HR professionals across the province and Canada. It underscores the importance of collaborative, individualized accommodation processes and warns against making identity-based assumptions that can lead to discrimination. It provides practical insights into fostering inclusive and legally compliant workplaces.

Read the “B.C. case highlights risks of discrimination in accommodating disability requests” in full HERE.

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