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Handling workplace accommodations is one of the most challenging and nuanced responsibilities in HR. While legal principles may seem straightforward, real-world cases often involve complexities, grey areas, and unexpected challenges—requiring HR professionals to balance employee needs with operational realities and legal compliance. This interactive certificate program provides HR professionals with the tools, strategies, and confidence to manage even the most difficult accommodation cases. Through hands-on activities, case studies, and group discussions, you’ll learn practical approaches to handling accommodations related to physical disabilities, mental health concerns, religious practices, and family obligations.
Why This Course Matters for HR Professionals
- Ensure Legal Compliance & Reduce Risk – Learn how to fulfill the duty to accommodate while mitigating legal exposure.
- Manage Complex & Sensitive Cases – Develop the skills to address challenging accommodation requests with confidence and consistency.
- Balance Employee Needs & Business Operations – Gain strategies to find solutions that work for both employees and employers.
- Engage in Practical, Hands-On Learning – Work through real-world case studies and group exercises to apply accommodation principles in HR decision-making.
Who Should Attend?
- HR professionals managing accommodation requests and compliance.
- Managers and business leaders responsible for workplace accommodations.
- HR specialists seeking to refine their expertise in employee accommodations.
What You’ll Learn
- Legal Framework & Employer Responsibilities – Understand the duty to accommodate under human rights legislation.
- Assessing Accommodation Requests – Learn how to evaluate requests fairly and consistently while considering business needs.
- Managing Accommodations for Disabilities & Mental Health – Develop strategies to support employees while ensuring compliance.
- Religious & Family Obligation Accommodations – Explore best practices for accommodating religious observances and family-related needs.
- Real-World Application – Participate in case studies and group discussions to strengthen your decision-making skills.
Detailed Agenda of the Program
Day 1: Principles of Accommodation – June 24, 2025 (9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.)
Day 2: Accommodating Disability-Related Needs – June 25, 2025 (9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.)
Day 3: Accommodating Creed and Family Status Needs – June 26, 2025 (9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.)
Facilitator / Speaker
Senior investigators/trainers from Bernardi Human Resource Law LLP – facilitator will be selected from among those who currently teach the WITC program (Natasha Savoline, Robert Richler, Suhaib Ibrahim, Brian Gottheil, or Tanille Turner)
Registration Difficulties/Questions: Please reach out to the Professional Development team at Professionaldevelopment@hrpa.ca