80 Can I be fired because I have Epilepsy?
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This article is from the Epilepsy FAQ, by Andrew Patrick (andrew@calvin.dgbt.doc.ca) with numerous contributions by others.
80 Can I be fired because I have Epilepsy?
The Ontario Human Rights Code does not permit employers to fire an
employee because they had a seizure at work, or have Epilepsy. Before a
person is dismissed, the employer must show that "reasonable
accommodation" (Chapter 53, Section 23(2)) has been made to help the
person keep their job. Accommodations are determined by doing a
physical demands analysis, which is a breakdown of the exact physical
requirements necessary to perform the job. Access Ontario, at (613)
232-0489, will be able to provide you with more Ontario Human Rights
Information.
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