Equity, not Equality - Culture Change, HR and the OPS

Wouldn't it be nice if the Ontario Public Service led by example on this front?

One can but dream.

Mental health and addiction disabilities

People with mental health or addiction disabilities experience impairment and barriers in different ways. Disabilities are often “invisible” and episodic, with people experiencing periods of wellness and periods of disability. All people with disabilities have the same rights to equal opportunities under the Code, whether their disabilities are visible or not.

People with addictions have the same right to be free from discrimination as other people with disabilities. There is often a cross-over between addictions and mental health disabilities, with many people experiencing both. The Code also protects people from discrimination because of past and perceived disabilities.

Example: A person is not hired as a teacher because many years ago, she had an alcohol addiction. This is discrimination based on disability.

- See more at: http://www.ohrc.on.ca/en/preventing-discrimination-based-mental-health-and-addiction-disabilities-overview-employers-brochure#sthash.q382GipO.dpuf