Fee: $525 plus $68.25 (13% HST)
Total $593.25 per person
Overview
Requests for accommodation based on an individual’s family status, creed/religious beliefs, gender identity and/or gender expression can present unique challenges. How you respond to these types of requests can mean the difference between a finding that suitable accommodations were offered and one that exposes your organization to significant liability. Join us for an in-person workshop that addresses the legal obligations and best practices to keep in mind as they relate to family status, religious accommodation, gender identity and gender expression.
Format
This workshop will address the following:
- family status, creed/religious beliefs, gender identity/expression—what these mean, when issues may arise and how to effectively address concerns
- recent developments in human rights law
- best practices for investigating, addressing and implementing accommodations
Audience and Learning Objectives
This workshop will be of interest to human resources professionals and legal counsel who already understand the general principles of accommodation and wish to learn more about the topic in the context of family status, creed/religion, gender identity and gender expression.
This workshop will include a summary of recent decisions to come out of the Human Rights Tribunal and the courts on issues including the exploration of childcare alternatives, accommodation for religious holy days, and discrimination in access to services on the basis of gender identity and gender expression. This session will include a panel discussion to address audience questions.
Hicks Morley will endeavour to accommodate guests with a disability in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code guidelines and other applicable legislation. If you require any accommodations for this event, please indicate the nature of the accommodation below.
Please note that in order to maximize the experience of attendees, spaces in the workshop will be limited. We encourage you to register early to avoid disappointment.