DISCRIMINATION and ACCOMMODATION Sample Clauses
The Discrimination and Accommodation clause establishes a commitment by the parties to prevent discrimination and to provide reasonable accommodations in the workplace. It typically requires that all individuals are treated fairly regardless of characteristics such as race, gender, disability, or religion, and that necessary adjustments are made to support employees with specific needs, such as modified workspaces or flexible schedules. This clause serves to promote an inclusive work environment and ensures compliance with applicable anti-discrimination laws, thereby reducing the risk of legal disputes and fostering equal opportunity.
DISCRIMINATION and ACCOMMODATION. 2.01 Under the provisions of this agreement, each employee is entitled to equal treatment with respect to employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, record of offenses, marital status, common-law relationship, same-sex partnership status, family status, disability or religion.
2.02 Whenever the singular or masculine is used in this agreement, it shall be considered as if the plural or feminine has been used when the content of the Agreement so indicates.
DISCRIMINATION and ACCOMMODATION. 2.01 Under the provisions of this agreement, each employee is entitled to equal treatment with respect to employment without discrimination in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.
2.02 Whenever the singular or masculine is used in this agreement, it shall be considered as if the plural or feminine has been used when the content of the Agreement so indicates.
DISCRIMINATION and ACCOMMODATION. (a) The Employer and the Union agree that there shall be no discrimination by either party against any employee by reasons of prohibited grounds of discrimination as outlined in the Nova Scotia Human Rights Act. The parties also agree that there will be no discrimination on the basis of Union membership, employer association membership or residence. The parties agree that bona fide occupational requirements and bona fide retirement plans do not constitute prohibited grounds of discrimination. The Union and the Employer acknowledge that sex preference can be stipulated as an acceptable practice where appropriate to meet participant needs.
(b) To the extent employees are eligible for spousal benefits these shall be available to same sex spouses.
(c) It is agreed that when an employee seeks an accommodation, she/he has an obligation to provide an objective medical opinion of the requirement of the accommodation and the functional limitations and restrictions which give rise to the need for an accommodation. The opinion shall state the treatment plan in place, if any, and whether the employee is in compliance with the treatment plan and medical interventions required. The employee is obligated to participate in a prescribed treatment plan aimed at alleviating her/his restrictions. The employee shall give the Employer written permission to share this information with the Union or may elect to share the information directly with the Union. It is agreed that, the duty to accommodate requires the Employer, the Union and the employee to co-operate throughout the processes required in finding an accommodation. In the event undue hardship is reached the process may be terminated with respect to the employee. It is agreed that there is no exhaustive list of what constitutes undue hardship in any given circumstance, however, it is agreed that the employee’s failure to co-operate in a material way with reasonable efforts of the Employer or the Union, is included as undue hardship. If requested by the Employer, the employee will attend an independent medical examination at the Employer’s expense. In such a case it is preferred if the Employer, the Union and the employee can agree on the independent medical examiner however, in the event of an impasse, the Employer will decide and the employee may, upon receipt of the results, require another opinion from another examiner.
(d) The Employer shall make every reasonable effort to grant requests for temporary transfers based ...