Accommodation of Disability Sample Clauses
Accommodation of Disability. In keeping with the requirements of The Saskatchewan Employment Act and The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code and Regulations, the University and the Association acknowledge that employers and unions have a duty to accommodate employees who become disabled. The University will provide the Administrative Employees Consultative Committee (AECC) with regular updates on accommodation plans.
Accommodation of Disability a) In circumstances where a member of the CUPE bargaining unit may be unable to perform the regular duties of his/her position due to a disability, the Employer and the Union, together with the affected employee, shall meet to discuss and to consider the available evidence regarding the existence and nature of the disability and, if necessary, options with respect to the accommodation of the employee. The parties agree to work together to consider how the employee’s disability can best be accommodated without causing undue hardship to the Employer or the Union. The affected employee shall participate and cooperate fully in this process.
b) The parties to this protocol, and the affected employee, shall share with each other all information relevant to the accommodation of the affected employee, including medical information pertaining to the employee’s disability, and information regarding the requirements of the employee’s position.
c) The parties agree that they will attempt to accommodate employees who possess the required qualifications, skills and abilities for a position as follows, in order of preference:
1. In their current position;
2. In their current classification;
3. In another classification with equivalent hours/rate of pay.
4. In another classification which does not have equivalent hours/rate of pay.
d) In considering the feasibility of the options set out in c) above, the parties shall consider such options as the modification of duties, shifts, equipment, and/or retraining of the employee.
e) It is understood and agreed that nothing in this protocol will require the Employer, the Union or the affected employee to agree to an accommodation which would impose undue hardship on the Employer or the Union.
f) Agreements between the parties regarding the accommodation of employees shall be reduced to writing. These agreements shall contain provisions regarding the process which will be followed by the parties in the event that there is a change in the accommodated employee’s circumstances, including a lessening or worsening of the employee’s disability.
Accommodation of Disability. The parties to this Agreement recognize that the Americans With Disabilities Act (“ADA”) imposes certain restrictions on an employer with regard to the hiring and retention of employees. The parties accordingly agree that, notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the Employer may take any action it deems necessary in order to comply with the provisions of the ADA. Where possible, the Union shall be notified at least fourteen (14) days prior to the intended implementation of any action and, upon request, the Employer shall meet with the Union to explain the reasons for the action to be taken.
Accommodation of Disability. 28.01 The Employer shall provide work for any Employee who is unable to perform his or her normal duties in accordance with the Human Rights Act. Special terms and conditions may be agreed upon by the parties.