Accommodation efforts in this hypothetical may raise question such as: can other workers that can perform the same role be made available at all times? (toronto-employmentlawyer.com)
However, where an employee can not fulfill the basic obligations of his or her job position despite accommodations, the employer is not required to continue accommodation efforts such that the employer experiences undue hardship, and may require an employee to take an unpaid medical leave while recovering. (williamshrlaw.com)
Costco was likely assisted by its other accommodation efforts regarding Jardine's leave, graduated return to work and temporary extension of benefits (although the latter were likely not required under the duty to mitigate). (ropergreyell.com)