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Journal
Journal of Individual Employment Rights
ISSN
1055-7512 (print) 1541-3799 (electronic)
Volume
12
Issue
4
Date
1/1/2007

Article Facts

Title
Disability Rights Frameworks in Canada
DOI
10.2190/IE.12.4.g
Author
Bally Thun
Pages
351-371
Online Date
02/14/2008

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Disability Rights Frameworks in Canada

Bally Thun

DOI: 10.2190/IE.12.4.g

Abstract

This article provides an overview of legislation and precedent-setting disability rights cases in Canada in the context of employment. It reviews the prevalence and impact of disabilities and identifies various types of accommodations that are ameliorative in the workplace. Key terms and concepts such as the Meiorin test, undue hardship, and bona fide occupational requirements (BFORs) are presented, and the article also includes a brief overview of provincial human rights legislation. Finally, several comparisons are drawn between Canadian and American approaches, and suggestions are made to integrate Canadian strategies into American disability rights frameworks.

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