Document background
The Return to Work Accommodation Letter is a critical document used in Canadian workplaces when an employee requires modifications or adjustments to their work arrangement due to medical conditions, disabilities, or injuries. This document is essential for compliance with Canadian federal and provincial human rights legislation, which requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation up to the point of undue hardship. The letter typically follows medical assessment or leave and precedes an employee's return to work, documenting specific accommodations, timelines, and responsibilities. It serves multiple purposes: confirming the employer's commitment to accommodation, clearly communicating modifications to all parties, ensuring legal compliance, and establishing a framework for monitoring and reviewing the accommodation's effectiveness. The letter should be drafted with consideration of privacy legislation regarding medical information and relevant health and safety requirements.
