Other References

Guides

Public Service Commission (PSC)

• Guide for Assessing Persons with Disabilities - How to determine and implement assessment accommodations (staffing processes)
• Enhance fairness and reduce bias in the content of assessment tools

Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC)

• Guide to Screening and Selection in Employment (PDF, 247 KB)
• Canadian Human Rights Commission’s A Place for All: A Guide to Creating an Inclusive Workplace (PDF, 191 KB)

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

• Guide to Planning Inclusive Meetings 
• Guide for Managers: Proactive Management of Paid Sick Leave (DOCX, 208 KB)
• Mental Health - Examples of Accommodation Strategies for Functional Limitations Related to Psychological Job Demands (DOCX, 325 KB)
• Road Map for Managing Long Term Sick Leave and Return to Work

Legislation

• Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
• Canadian Human Rights Act
• Canada Labour Code
• Canadian Multiculturalism Act
• Collective Agreements
• Employment Equity Act
• Financial Administration Act
• Privacy Act
• Public Service Employment Act
• Public Service Labour Relations Act

ESDC services that may be useful in supporting accommodation in the workplace

Accommodations

Should be contacted for matters related to the physical office space (office location, office furniture and equipment, etc).
more about Accommodations

Accessible Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

To consult when adaptive technology may provide workplace accommodation solutions for employees with disabilities.
more about Accessible Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

Disability Management

Provides guidance to managers when addressing health-related absences and return -to-work situations.
more about Disability Management

Employee Assistance Program

Offers confidential services to help employees and their families with concerns that affect their personal well-being and/or work performance. Provides advisory services to managers for support in exercising their role in workplace mental health related situations.
more about Employee Assistance Program

Occupational Health and Safety

Provides support in preventing and solving health and safety matters in the workplace, including office ergonomics.
more about Occupational Health and Safety

ESDC Accessibility Roadmap

Provides information about upcoming engagement activities, includes practical tools for employees and managers, and links to policies, guidelines and learning related to accessibility.
more about ESDC Accessibility Roadmap