Common use of – WORKPLACE ACCOMODATION Clause in Contracts

– WORKPLACE ACCOMODATION. 24.01 In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (the “Code”), the University’s Policy on Workplace Accommodation, the University’s Return to Work Program and Article 6.01, the parties acknowledge their respective obligations to accommodate the medical restrictions of bargaining unit members with disabilities. Where appropriate supporting medical documentation indicates the need, a workplace accommodation plan will be developed in consultation between the employment supervisor, an Employee Health Services Consultant or designate, and the employee with a disability requiring workplace accommodation. The Union will be informed of the name and Department of any employee for whom a plan has been developed. The Union and the Employees will cooperate in the arrangement of such accommodation. Documentation pursuant to this Article will be kept in confidence and made available to relevant individuals strictly on a need to know basis.