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How to decide if a religious belief should be accommodated
January 31, 2011 Yosie Saint-Cyr Human Resources, Human Rights
Under human rights legislation in all jurisdictions in Canada, employers cannot ignore the religious needs or observances of employees but must work with employees to try to accommodate them. In addition, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects freedom of religion and expression…
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