This training is a must for Local Officers and other workplace representatives. You will learn what the law says about the Duty to Accommodate and how this law is applied in the workplace. These rights and our ability to enforce these rights have serious ramifications for the Members, the Union, and the Employer.

This course is offered over 1 day.

Recommended Prerequisite: Talking Union Basics (TUB)

Participants learn:
• Examine the basic principles of the Duty to Accommodate;
• Understand the legislation and jurisprudence that created the current context for our work on the Duty to Accommodate, and
• Explore the employer’s obligations, the union’s role and the rights and responsibilities of workers

Sesssion: Saturday October 5, 2024 – 9:00am-5:00pm

Registration deadline extended: Friday, September 13 at 4:00 pm EST, 2024

Please note that the course is being offered in two locations now:

– In-person at Kingston Regional Office (201-863 Princess Street, Kingston ON) and,

– In-person at Ramada by Wyndham Cornwall (805 Brookdale Ave, Cornwall, ON).-

Upon successful completion of the course, members will be reimbursed as per approved PSAC policy. The course must be completed in its entirety before the per diem is issued.

Loss of Salary: Eligible loss of salary reimbursement will be paid to members attending the course during hours in which they were scheduled to work. Any eligible loss of salary will be reimbursed upon confirmation of full attendance and completion of the course and in accordance with the applicable PSAC policy.

The following policies are in effect at all PSAC Events:

ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICY:
This event is covered by the PSAC Statement on Harassment. Please familiarize yourself further with this policy at: http://psacunion.ca/harassment.

ACOMMODATION REQUIREMENTS:
The PSAC is committed to ensuring that the accessibility requirements of our members are respected. Please indicate your needs and provide any necessary explanation that will assist us in meeting them.

FAMILY CARE POLICY:
The PSAC Family Care Policy will be in effect for the event. Please note that on-site childcare will not be available. For additional details, please see the PSAC Family Care Policy.

All members in good standing in the Kingston Regional Office service area are welcome to register.

The course will be limited for participants. Approvals will be given on a “first come, first served” basis, so please register early to secure your spot.

For more information, please contact: PSAC_Kingston_Mail@psac-afpc.com

REGISTERATION IS NOW CLOSED