Workplace Accommodation News Today

As of June 27 the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act PFWA took full effect and the EEOC can penalize employers found in violation. The law requires employers with more than 15 workers to provide reasonable accommodations for workers who are pregnant or recently gave birth.

The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce is prioritizing accessibility and inclusion in its new offices at CIBC Square in downtown Toronto. “The building was formally announced in spring 2017, with design research starting shortly after that included consultation with 6,000 employees,” says Claudette Knight, vice-president of workplace design and transformation at CIBC. “The results of that […]

Survey finds many employers not providing workplace accommodations

Best practices for accommodating mental health in the workplace

'The duty to accommodate may be the piece where employers will have to spend a bit more time'

'After they disciplined him, they gave him support, but they expected him to be able to function in the workplace and held him accountable for that'