A man who worked as a welder was receiving treatment at a medical clinic for addiction issues. He notified his manager about the treatment, and was told that the employer did not want him to work while he was undergoing treatment. He was also told that when he returned to work, he would have to go through drug testing.
After treatment, he contacted his manager and asked when he could come back to work. He never heard back.
The Centre negotiated a settlement that included:
- Financial compensation for the right to be free from discrimination;
- Posting of the Human Rights Code in the workplace;
- Training by an external consultant on the duty to accommodate disability.