Research suggests that nearly 1 in 5 Canadians will experience a mental illness or addiction.
In the workplace, mental health issues are the leading cause of short- and long-term disability. In most cases employers are not well equipped to manage an employee impacted by a mental health issue.
In June, the Ontario Human Rights Commission introduced a new policy on preventing discrimination based on mental health disabilities and addiction. This policy is not law, but is designed to provide employers with practical advice on their legal requirements to accommodate persons with mental health disabilities and addiction.
