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September 8, 2026

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Workplace Accommodation Doesn’t End When a Position Does

A recent B. C. Human Rights Tribunal decision highlights why eliminating a position does not necessarily end the accommodation process. Understanding an employee's functional capacity can help...

When Medical Leave Becomes Long-Term: Navigating an Uncertain Return to Work

When disability leave stretches from months into years, employers can face difficult questions about medical information, accommodation, and return-to-work planning. Two recent Western Canadian cases...

What Employers Need to Know About Requesting Medical Information

Recent decisions in Ontario and British Columbia highlight a recurring challenge for employers: obtaining enough medical information to assess accommodation needs without overstepping employee...