Accommodation and Human Rights Management Courses

Specific focus is on the factors that affect the overall atmosphere in the workplace and that which contributes to an environment conducive to maximum productivity. Students will be introduced to effective strategies for hiring, motivating, managing, training, and retaining staff. Students will study the following topics: the strategic importance of Human Resources and the role of the HR Manager; competitive challenges facing Human Resources; job analysis and design; Human Resources planning; recruitment and selection; orientation and training; employee relations; performance management; compensation; employee benefits and services; labour relations; health and safety; equity and diversity; and international human resources management. Significant emphasis will be placed on the team approach to creative problem-solving techniques and heir application to selected case studies and a project that replicates actual on-the-job activities. This course contains mandatory group work. We recommend viewing the course schedule immediately upon logging into the course to view course and group work requirements.

In this course students learn the history of the Ontario and Canada Human Rights Codes, and study in-depth the legal principles and practices related to discrimination in employment. Legislation and regulations including the Occupational Health and Safety Act (including Bill 168), Employment Standards Act, the Employment Equity Act, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act and their effect on disability management are explored through a review of case law. Students examine prohibited grounds of discrimination regarding employment and the employer's obligation to accommodate in the absence of undue hardship.

In this course students learn disability management theory, principles and practice. Students analyze key components of a disability program, the economic, social and psychological benefits of a program and the strategic planning approaches to a program. Learning includes: best practices, roles and functions of professionals in disability management, community agencies and services provided, organizational costs and mitigation strategies and identifying barriers and best practices solutions.

In this course students learn the application of the medical, physical, and functional capacity evaluations required in managing disability. Students explore the cultural issues related to injury, disability and work, review recent trends in disability, undertake work and home environmental analysis, and explore how to promote employee health and wellness. Students learn about spiritual practices and approaches to dispute resolution and Indigenous traditions. Students learn ways in which to adapt the dispute resolution process to respect Indigenous practices and build trusting relationships in the workplace.

In this course students learn about mental health support and accommodation strategies as well as best practices as they relate to the Ontario Human Rights Commission’s Policy and Guidelines on Disability and the Duty to Accommodate, WSIB’s Responsibilities of the Workplace Parties in Work Reintegration, Psychological Health and Safety Standards and Universal Instructional Design.

In this course, students will learn to establish rapport with various stakeholders, use interview strategies, and understand group dynamics. Students examine a variety of approaches to advocacy and analyze the ethical responsibilities of representation. Students practice self-evaluation and team building, as well as techniques for having difficult conversations and advocating for positive change on behalf of individuals and communities. Students investigate cross cultural considerations with respect to Indigenous and culturally diverse employees. Students learn their role as a leader and advocate. This course contains mandatory group work. This course contains mandatory group work. We recommend viewing the course schedule immediately upon logging into the course to view course and group work requirements.

In this course students explore the trends in disability accommodation. Students examine prohibited grounds of discrimination regarding employment and the employer's obligation to accommodate in the absence of undue hardship. Students focus on the specific sections of the Human Rights Act related to accommodation of disabilities and employer’s obligations for Return to Work. Students consider strategies to deal with discrimination and harassment in the workplace and discuss the employer's responsibilities to ensure a harassment-free workplace.Pre-requisite: OL714 Human Rights Law I

In this course students learn about the return to work process and case management, including the roles and functions of multidisciplinary health care providers in case management. Students consider all aspects of early and safe return to work strategies for injured workers as well as new worker integration in the workplace through workplace accommodation. Systemic barriers to employment, job modification, accommodation, work place redesign and assistive technology best practices are discussed. Students explore the future of accommodation and accessibility and the medical and social models of disability management Pre-requisite: OL716 Disability Management I

In this course students learn to do disability management. Through case studies and exploring best practices students develop an understanding of effective return to work processes and policy driven disability programs. Students conduct return to work programs using the various Acts and Regulations; in unionized and non-union environments. Students familiarize themselves with online resources, community resources and certifications related to disability management. PREREQUISITE: OL716 Disability Management I

In this course students learn about WSIB`s policies related to Chronic Mental Stress, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder in first responders and other designated workers, and workplace mental health programs best practices. The course extends what was learned in Mental Health Wellness I by focusing on policy-driven mental health and wellness programs, investigating personal professional development avenues, and introducing a case-study approach.Pre-requisite: OL733 Mental Health and Wellness I

Students will complete a major capstone project, which can either be based on a topic provided by the instructor or a topic of the student’s choice. All topics must be approved by the instructor before the student is permitted to begin substantial work. The end outcome of the capstone is a long research paper—in which students will present a detailed plan to address an accommodations-related need within a particular organization or community or present a well-explained argument for or against a specific approach to accommodations advocacy and representation. Pre-requisites: OL716, OL714, OL719 and OL733.