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Lexa is a labour and employment lawyer with experience advising and representing both employers and employees in all aspects of workplace law. Lexa aims to solve any legal problem with creativity, empathy and efficiency. She received her JD from Queen’s University in 2020 where she was awarded the Queen’s Law Prize in Trial Advocacy and was called to the Ontario Bar in 2021.

Accommodating employees with disabilities and medical issues is an integral part of creating an inclusive and equitable workplace. But what should an employer do if they receive a request for accommodation that does not provide enough information? How can we balance an employee’s right to privacy with an employer’s need for sufficient information to assess an accommodation request?Continue Reading Navigating Disability Accommodation Requests: Balancing Privacy and Information