If you are experiencing difficulties, you may be able to obtain accommodations to facilitate your integration and retention at work. These measures are not privileges but ways of overcoming limitations that interfere with your functioning at work.

These accommodations can be put in place for all kinds of situations and are not necessarily permanent. For Louise, the accommodation she needs is to work from home to cope with this difficult period. This situation is temporary until she gets better.

Before requesting accommodation from your employer, it is essential to be well prepared.

Here are three steps you can take inspiration from:

1. Identify a difficulty or problem at work that you would like to be addressed.

2. Think about what accommodations you could benefit from to overcome this difficulty or problem.  Choose the measure that suits you best and ensure it is feasible and accurate.

3. Prepare to make your request to your employer:

a. Present the avenues already in place and the strategies you have already considered that have not worked;

b. Find valid arguments to justify your request;

c. Think about other options in case your employer refuses your proposal but is still willing to help you and find a solution.

Every person and workplace is different; there is no right or wrong decision. It is your responsibility to judge whether or not this strategy can help you in your situation.