Duty to accommodate
The obligation to adjust workplace conditions to remove barriers, short of undue hardship.
Plain English
The employer's obligation to adjust work, tools or conditions so an employee can do their job, up to the point of undue hardship.
If you’re new here
You do not have to disclose a diagnosis. You describe the functional limits and what would help.
What they probably mean
“There is a real process here, and it starts with your manager.”
Interpretation offered as humour, not authoritative guidance.
En français
Obligation de prendre des mesures d'adaptation.
Bureaucracy level
How much government-speak this phrase carries. Playful indicator, not a judgement of anyone using it.
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Important
GC Simplified is an independent tool, not affiliated with or endorsed by the Government of Canada, and it does not provide official advice. Plain language is an interpretation, and interpretations can be wrong. Always verify against the source and your organization’s own guidance before acting.