The British Columbia Human Rights Code says you cannot be discriminated against because you have a disability. Your disability may be physical or mental.
Some disabilities are invisible, such as brain injuries or arthritis.
The British Columbia Human Rights Commission has interpreted the concept of disability very broadly. An employer cannot advertise a job in a way that discriminates against you because you have a disability. An employer cannot discriminate against you because you have a disability when he or she is deciding whether to hire you for a job. When you apply for a job, the employer must evaluate you based on your ability to perform the essential parts of the job, rather than assuming you cannot do the job because of your disability. An employer can refuse to hire you if the job has specific requirements and you are unable to meet them.