A job posting is not in an accessible format. What can I do?

If you find a job posting in Nova Scotia that is not in an accessible format, you have the right to request the job posting in an accessible format from the employer as an accommodation for your disability. For example, if the print is very small.

The Nova Scotia Human Rights Act provides protection against employment discrimination whether or not you are hired yet. The employer has a responsibility to ensure that their job posting is accessible.

You can bring this issue to the attention of the employer to try to find a remedy. If you feel uncomfortable doing this, or you do not yet want to disclose your disability, you can ask a friend to make the request for you. You can also get help from a local organization, such as the CNIB or the Halifax Workers’ Action Centre.