In cases where an employer suspects that an employee suffers from mental illness that may be affecting their performance, there’s a duty to inquire, according to a group of lawyers from MLT Aikins in Winnipeg
Not all employees will feel comfortable telling their employer that they are dealing with a mental illness, but this doesn’t necessarily absolve an employer from taking no action to address the situation. In cases where an employer suspects that an employee suffers from a mental illness that may be affecting their performance at work, the employer has a duty to inquire.
