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Description: The Canada Border Services Agency is appealing a ground-breaking decision from the Federal Court of Canada that ruled employers have an obligation to accommodate employee child-care needs.

Source: Canadian Labour Reporter

Date: 03/19/2013

Link: http://www.labour-reporter.com/articleview/17532-cbsa-to-appeal-federal-court-family-status-decision

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Questions for discussion:

  • What was Fiona Johnstone seeking after her maternity leave expired?
  • What was CBSA’s response?
  • What is a “duty to accommodate?”
  • Briefly summarize the reasons behind the Federal Court decision.
  • What impact do you think this decision will have for other workers and employers?

 

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