FAQs - Employers

For employers, the following resources address some common questions and concerns.

1. Human Rights & 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 questions can an employer ask/not ask in application forms and job interviews?

• SHRC Guide to Application Forms & Interviews

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

• Accommodation Information by Disability: A to Z (Job Accommodation Network, U.S.)
• Mental Health Works - Accommodations (Canadian Mental Health Association, ON)

5. Employer Contacts and Resources. What contacts and resources are available for employers who are interested in learning more about equity and employment?

• Equity Group Contacts and Resources:
  •  Indigenous People, Persons with Disabilities, Visible Minorities, Women
• Other Contacts and Resources:
  • CNIB - CareerConnectCanada - For Employers
  • Diversity Inc. (U.S.)
  • Social Capital Partners