Denied Accommodation at Work?
They Have to Make It Work
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You asked for a reasonable change, and they said no. That refusal can be a human rights violation. Mirza Law gets back what you're owed, and holds them to the duty they owe you.
"Accommodation isn't a favour, it's the law. If a medical condition or a family situation affects your work, your employer has to try to make it work, unless it's a genuine hardship."
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Tell us what you asked for and how they responded, the modified duties, the hours, the time off. We work out whether they breached the duty to accommodate, at no cost.
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We put your employer on notice, the accommodation you're owed, plus severance and human rights damages if they pushed you out, backed by the law.
Resolution
You get the accommodation, the compensation, or both, so you can keep working or move on, on fair terms.
Amir Mirza
Managing Attorney
Licensed: 2017Workplace accommodation and medical leave in Ontario
What does the duty to accommodate actually mean?
If a medical condition or a family situation affects your work, your employer has to make a real effort to adjust so you can keep doing your job, modified duties, changed hours, time off for treatment, or working from home where it fits. It's a legal duty, not a favour. “It's a bit inconvenient” is not a way out of it.
Does it cover family responsibilities too?
Often, yes. The duty covers family status, like real childcare or caring for a sick parent, on top of your own medical needs. If a schedule change makes it impossible to meet a genuine family obligation and there's no other way, your employer generally has to work with you on it.
Can they ever just say no?
Only in a narrow case. An employer can refuse if accommodating you would cause genuine, serious hardship, real cost or real disruption, not just mild inconvenience. That bar is high, and they have to actually look into it first. Saying no without trying is usually where they cross the line. And demanding you be “100% recovered” before they'll adjust anything flips the duty on its head; the whole point is to bridge the gap.
Doctor's notes and your privacy
Your own doctor's note is usually enough. Your employer can ask what you can and can't do and what you need, but they can't endlessly demand more proof to stall, and they're not entitled to your diagnosis. Using “we need another note” to avoid accommodating you can itself be part of a failure to accommodate.
What you can get if they refused to accommodate you
It depends on what happened, but it can be significant. If you were pushed out, that can be a constructive dismissal, and you'd be owed severance plus human rights damages. If you're still employed, the goal may be getting the accommodation enforced. Either way, a refusal to accommodate is something the law takes seriously. The review is free.
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I couldn't be happier with the legal representation I received from Mirza Law. Amir negotiated a significantly higher severance package from what I was initially offered. I’m very grateful for the outcome. He explained every step of the process and was responsive throughout my case.
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Mirza Law was professional, responsive, and easy to work with. The team provided clear guidance throughout the process and made everything straightforward to understand. I appreciated their support and would recommend them to anyone looking for reliable legal assistance.
I can't say enough great things about my experience with this firm. Amir was incredibly helpful and secured a much better settlement than I was initially offered. Couldn't have asked for more. I would definitely recommend Mirza Law.
My wife's long term disability benefits were cut off after two years and the team at Mirza Law helped us to get them back. We were working with Amir who dealt with our insurance company directly. He took the time to explain the whole process and laid out our options so we always understood where things stood.
I reached out to this law firm after being denied by Manulife for my long term disability benefits. Amir is genuinely one of the kindest and caring lawyers I have ever met. He guided me through this very difficult period in my life. I understood each part of the process and never felt rushed.
I couldn't be happier with the legal representation I received from Mirza Law. Amir negotiated a significantly higher severance package from what I was initially offered. I’m very grateful for the outcome. He explained every step of the process and was responsive throughout my case.
I highly recommend Amir Mirza if your long-term disability insurance claim was denied and you are considering taking legal action. Amir provided me with several options and explained how the process works very thoroughly. He took the time to answer all of my questions and concerns and always responded in a timely manner. I appreciated his caring approach during a stressful time in my life and never felt pressured to pursue litigation when speaking with him.
Mirza Law was professional, responsive, and easy to work with. The team provided clear guidance throughout the process and made everything straightforward to understand. I appreciated their support and would recommend them to anyone looking for reliable legal assistance.
I can't say enough great things about my experience with this firm. Amir was incredibly helpful and secured a much better settlement than I was initially offered. Couldn't have asked for more. I would definitely recommend Mirza Law.
My wife's long term disability benefits were cut off after two years and the team at Mirza Law helped us to get them back. We were working with Amir who dealt with our insurance company directly. He took the time to explain the whole process and laid out our options so we always understood where things stood.
I reached out to this law firm after being denied by Manulife for my long term disability benefits. Amir is genuinely one of the kindest and caring lawyers I have ever met. He guided me through this very difficult period in my life. I understood each part of the process and never felt rushed.
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