December | Sherrard Kuzz LLP

1. Depression
   • What are an employer’s obligations in the case of an invisible disability such as depression?
   • When is the duty to accommodate triggered?
   • How might an employer balance its duty to accommodate with potential safety risks (for other employees, and the employee with the disability)?
   • Best practices.
2. Allergies and Sensitivities
   • Is an allergy a disability? Is an environmental sensitivity a disability?
   • What is an employer’s duty to accommodate under human rights legislation?
   • What exposure might an employer face under occupational health and safety legislation if the employer is aware of an allergy and does not limit triggers in the workplace (e.g., scents , etc.)?
   • Best practices.