Closing
Accommodation is everyone 's business. It is the law, it makes good business
sense, and it is the respectful thing to do. Accommodation balances the diverse
needs of all individuals, groups, organizations and businesses in our society.
It is a means by which we demonstrate our commitment to an inclusive,
non-discriminatory organization and society through tangible actions.
In order for the accommodation process to work effectively, persons needing
accommodation, employers, union officials, experts and co-workers must dialogue
and work together. While the accommodation process may involve challenges and
costs, it helps to create an inclusive work environment and society that
respects people, diversity and human rights.
Monitors may look for the following evidence, and other indicators, to show
that the policy on "the duty to accommodate" is having the desired
effect:
- reductions in the number of formal Human Resources complaints and
grievances;
- progress reports on Employment Equity;
- descriptions of measures taken to accommodate federal employees.
Policy: Monitoring
The Treasury Board Secretariat will assess and evaluate the effectiveness and
implementation of this policy in accordance with the Policy on Active
Monitoring.
The Public Service Commission will also monitor the application of this
policy as part of its overall active monitoring of the federal Public Service
staffing system.
Departments and agencies will provide early notice to the Treasury Board
Secretariat and/or the Public Service Commission of significant issues arising
from the implementation of this policy.
I. Closing Exercise
What is one thing you'll commit to doing, or not doing any more, to make your
own workplace more accommodating?
Policy: References
Access to Information Act
Canada Labour Code, Part II
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Canadian Human Rights Act
Employment Equity Act and Regulations
Financial Administration Act
Official Languages Act
Privacy Act
Public Service Employment Act and Regulations
Public Service Staff Relations Act
Communications Policy
Disability Insurance Plan for Public Service Employees
Personnel Psychology Centre Guidelines for Assessment of Persons with
Disabilities
Policy on Alternate Formats
Policy on Language Training
Policy on the Disposal of Surplus Moveable Crown Assets
Policy on the Staffing of Bilingual Positions
Public Service Commission's Standards for Selection and Assessment
Public Service Management Insurance Plan (Long-Term Disability)
Real Property Accessibility Policy
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