ࡱ> lnk}# (bjbjFnFn 5c$h$h8D>e;@"p!!!:::::::$U= @ ;J#!!@J#J# ;;)))J#:)J#:))8:!#9:5;0e;$9@%@(:@:!Z("@)h"4"!!! ; ;f(!!!e;J#J#J#J#@!!!!!!!!!X t: 1 POLICY1.01 Provided a person with a disability is able to perform the essential duties of their own job or other available work and requests accommodation in order to do so, Sphere Manufacturing Group (Sphere) will try to accommodate that person.1.02 Sphere Manufacturing Group is required to and will comply with certain provisions contained in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, (AODA) and Part III Employments Standards of the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulations made under the AODA.2 PURPOSE2.01 The purpose of this Statement of Policy and Procedure is state Spheres commitment to the prevention and removal of barriers to people with disabilities, to the accommodation of persons with disabilities and to establish processes by which persons with disabilities may request accommodation. 3 SCOPE3.01 This policy applies to all locations in Ontario.4 RESPONSIBILITY4.01 Each manager/supervisor is responsible for ensuring the principles outlined in this Statement of Policy and Procedures are adhered to throughout all business activities for which he or she is responsible.5 DEFINITIONS5.01 Disability means,any degree of physical disability, infirmity, malformation or disfigurement that is caused by bodily injury, birth defect or illness and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, includes diabetes mellitus, epilepsy,  SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1a brain injury, any degree of paralysis, amputation, lack of physical co-ordination, blindness or visual impediment, deafness or hearing impediment, muteness or speech impediment, or physical reliance on a guide dog or  SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1other animal or on a wheelchair or other remedial appliance or device,a condition of mental retardation impairment  SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1or a developmental disability,a learning disability, or a dysfunction in one or more of the processes involved in understanding or using symbols or spoken language;a mental disorder, oran injury or disability for which benefits were claimed or received under the  SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1insurance plan established under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997. 6 REFERENCES and RELATED STATEMENTS of POLICY and PROCEDUREOntario Human Rights Code.SPP HR 2.01.ON Employment Principles.SPP HR 5.07.ON Personal Information ProtectionSPP HR 6.13.ON Return to Work Program7 PROCEDURE7.01 During the recruitment process, Sphere Manufacturing Group shall notify job applicants and the public about its commitment to accommodate those with disabilities, and shall advise those selected for an interview that accommodation is available upon request. If a selected applicant requests an accommodation, Sphere Manufacturing Group shall consult with the applicant and provide or arrange for the provision of a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicants accessibility needs due to disability. 7.02 Successful applicants and employees shall be notified of Sphere Manufacturing Group's policy regarding accommodation employees with disabilities as soon as practicable after their employment begins and whenever a change in policy takes place.7.03 Employees who wish to raise a potential accommodation issue shall do so by submitting a request for accommodation, preferably in writing, to their immediate supervisor. The request shall:describe the condition or circumstances causing the accommodation issue;describe, in detail, the accommodation sought to address the need.7.04 When necessary to facilitate the assessment and determination of the accommodation, the employee may be required to participate in the development of the accommodation plan and provide relevant medical information to Sphere Manufacturing Group Employees seeking accommodation are expected to provide their fullest cooperation in providing any information or medical assessments relevant to determination of the accommodation request.7.05 The supervisor and the Human Resources Manager will jointly assess the accommodation issue in light of the information provided and the individual needs of the employee. During the assessment phase, Sphere Manufacturing Group reserves the right to require further information, including relevant medical information or opinions that will assist Sphere Manufacturing Group to determine if accommodation can be achieved and how it can be achieved. Sphere Manufacturing Group further reserves the right to require the employee to participate in formal needs assessment by a qualified medical practitioner or other trained professional in order to assist in determining what accommodation is needed, how much it will cost, and how it can be provided.7.06 The supervisor and Human Resources Manager will jointly finalize a decision regarding the accommodation issue. The supervisor shall notify the employee in writing or other format as required by the employees disability, the decision and the reason(s) for the decision.7.07 If the employee is not satisfied with the written decision regarding the request for accommodation, the employee may appeal the decision to the Director of Operations for further review. The decision of the Director of Operations shall be final and binding upon the parties.7.08 Sphere Manufacturing Group shall ensure that the employees personal medical information shall be kept confidential and only disclosed to those necessary in the assessment and development of the accommodation in accordance with SPP 5.07.ON Personal Information Protection.7.09 Sphere Manufacturing Group shall provide individualized workplace emergency response information to disabled employees who require it, and to any person designated to assist the disabled employee, with the consent of the disabled employee, and shall review the individualized workplace response information upon the following events:when the employee moves to a new location in the workplace;when the employees overall accommodation needs are reviewed; andupon review of Sphere Manufacturing Groups general emergency response policies.7.10 Employees who are absent from work due to their disabilities shall participate in the development of a return to work process which includes the development of an individual accommodation plan. Employees who require an accommodation in order to return to work shall submit a request in accordance with paragraph 7.03 above.7.11 Accessibility needs of employees and individual accommodation plans will be taken into account when managing an employees performance, and career advancement.7.12 All employees will be provided with adequate training with respect to the Human Rights Code (Ontario), the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the accessibility standards required thereunder.  SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1REVISION CONTROLDateRevisionEffectiveMay 1, 2021 The word Workplace is deleted from the policy title. 1.02 new paragraph added 2.01 amended to include requirements of AODA 6 amended to include reference to the Accessibility for Ontarians wit Disabilities Act (AODA), SPP HR 5.07.ON Personal Information Protection, and SPP HR 6.07.ON Return to work program 7.01 & 7.02 new paragraphs inserted to include requirements of AODA and subsequent paragraphs are renumbered 7.04 amended to require employee participation in accommodation plan 7.05 amended in accordance with AODA. 7.08-7.12 new paragraphs added to comply with AODA..Jan. 1, 2014Signature:________________________________ Date:______________________________STATEMENT of POLICY and PROCEDUREChapter:Human ResourcesSPP No.HR 5.04.ONSection:Employee RelationsIssued:Oct 1, 2013Subject:ACCOMMODATIONOn the BASIS of DISABILITYEffective:Jan 1, 2014Issue to:All Manual HoldersPage: PAGE 2 of  NUMPAGES 3Replaces:HR 5.04. 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