FAQs - Job Seekers and Employees

For job seekers and employees, the following resources address some common questions and concerns.

1. Human Rights and Employment. How do human rights apply to employment?

• SHRC Guide to Human Rights for Employers
   

2. Benefits. What are the benefits of employment equity?

• SHRC Benefits of Fair Employment and Education
   

3.Employer Questions. What can an employer ask/not ask in applications forms and job interviews?

• SHRC Guide to Application Forms & Interviews
  
   

4.Disclosure. What, when and how should I disclose information about myself?

• Disclosure - STEM (Studying and Pursuing a Science or Technology Career as a Post-Secondary Student with a Disability)
   

5.Accommodations. What accommodations could be made for different types of disabilities?

• Accommodation Information by Disability: A to Z  (Job Accommodation Network, U.S.)
• Episodic Disabilities Employment Network (EDEN) - Workplace Accommodations
• Individual Rights within the Workforce: A Guide for Employees (NEADS)
• Mental Health Works - Accommodations (Canadian Mental Health Association, ON)
   

6.Employment/Career Support Resources & Services. What career-related resources and services are available for individuals who belong to an equity group?

• Equity Group Contacts and Resources:
  • Indigenous People, Persons with Disabilities, Visible Minorities, Women