Regulatory Initiative: Amendment of Regulations establishing periods of probation and periods of notice of termination of employment during probation, Forward Regulatory Plan 2017-2019

Title or working title of the regulatory initiative

Amendment of Regulations establishing periods of probation and periods of notice of termination of employment during probation

Description of the objective

Issue

Regulations under the Public Service Employment Act establishing periods of probation and periods of notice of termination of employment during probation. The current regulations have a provision regarding persons with disabilities that states “The probationary period for an employee who is disabled and requires job accommodation begins on the day on which the necessary accommodation is made.” The duty to accommodate provision is too restrictive.

Description of the regulation

Change the provisions related to duty to accommodate to reflect jurisprudence “The probationary period for an employee who requires job accommodation begins on the day on which the necessary accommodation is made.”

Enabling Act

Public Service Employment Act

Flag for business impacts

There are no expected business impacts.

Public consultation opportunities

No public consultations will be held for this regulatory initiative.

Departmental contact

Kathleen Clarkin, A/Director,
Workplace Policies, Programs, Engagement and Ethics,
613-608-3465,
kathleen.clarkin@tbs-sct.gc.ca

For more information

To learn about upcoming or ongoing consultations on proposed federal regulations, visit the Canada Gazette and Consulting with Canadians websites.

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