“Are You Okay?”: The Duty to Inquire and Accommodating Mental Disabilities in the Workplace

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Mental health issues in the workplace cost businesses money, both in terms of lost productivity and disability claims. They also give rise to complex accommodation issues and potential human rights liability.

This presentation outlined the employer’s duty to inquire and accommodate mental health issues, with a special focus on navigating these issues in a COVID-19 era.

Rebecca Silverberg and Allie Laurent discussed:

  • Human rights and mental disabilities
  • The duty to inquire
  • Accommodating mental disabilities
  • Tips for dealing with mental health in the workplace
  • Navigating the new normal

 

Who Should Attend: This webinar was designed for in-house counsel, human resources, labour relations, operations and safety professionals.

Date: Wednesday, May 19, 2021

Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Cost: $50 per link 

 

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