Managing absenteeism in the workplace remains as challenging an issue as ever. HR professionals must take care to distinguish between culpable and non-culpable absences, which are sometimes intertwined. Human rights considerations must be taken into account at every step in connection with disabilities and family care.
In this presentation, we provide practical advice to employers and human resources personnel for managing disabilities in both unionized and non-unionized workplaces. We review the accommodation process, including the duty to enquire with respect to certain disabilities such as addiction. We also discuss appropriate methods for dealing with uncooperative employees and treating physicians, and vague or incomplete medical documentation.
We also take a closer look at common mental health issues (stress, depression, anxiety) and their impact on businesses, while discussing how employers can best manage absences and return to work processes, in light of existing case law from courts, human rights tribunals, and arbitrators.
Learning Objectives
- Examine employers’ obligations vis-a-vis employees with disabilities and other issues impacting their attendance.
- Review the accommodation process, including the duty to enquire with respect to certain disabilities such as addiction.
- Learn about the test for the “frustration of contract” due to disability, both provincially and in the federal sector
Agenda
12:00 PM Welcome & Housekeeping
12:05 PM Speaker Presentation
12:50 PM Q & A
1:15 PM Closing Remarks - Event Concludes
Registration Difficulties or Questions: Please reach out to our Chapter Experience Coordinator Rebecca Lauzon at rlauzon@hrpa.ca