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June 18, 2018
All Canadian human rights laws require employers to accommodate disabled employees to the point of undue hardship. But (much to employers’ chagrin) none directly address the employer’s right to medical information (including independent medical examinations or IMEs) in the context of accommodation. In his article, Independent Medical Examinations & the Duty to Accommodate (PDF), as published by workplace.ca (a division of The Institute of Professional Management a.k.a. IPM), McInnes Cooper Labour & Employment Lawyer Michael Murphy discusses the Ontario Court decision in Bottiglia v. Ottawa Catholic School Board and the helpful guidance of offers employers on how to manage the accommodation process, particularly with respect to IMEs.
Apr 13, 2021
On April 7, 2021, the Nova Scotia government introduced Bill 97, amendments to the N.S. Electricity Act aimed at growing the solar industry in…
Mar 31, 2021
Close to five million Canadians who didn’t usually work from home, did so in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Even as public health…
Mar 26, 2021
Merger and acquisition deals are still happening across all sectors, perhaps at an even higher rate than pre-COVID-19 pandemic, even if the…
Mar 19, 2021
Recently, New Brunswick temporarily broadened the eligibility for its Skilled Worker Stream through its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP),…
Mar 18, 2021
Your startup idea has blossomed into a viable business: you’ve incorporated a company, it’s been growing steadily, and you’re at the stage…
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