Two job advertisements for a store assistant position are posted on the Internet, on the 'Workopolis' Website. One advert is for a small kiosk that sells fresh fruit in the Metrotown Centre shopping mall and employs only two assistants. The other is for a chain of clothing stores with several large branches throughout Greater Vancouver. Both adverts say "must be available to work weekends." Rebecca, a well-qualified Jewish woman whose religious observances mean she is unavailable for work on Saturdays, applies for each job and, in each case, is the best candidate.

a) Describe in general terms (i.e. NOT specifically related to the above situation), an employer's responsibility for reasonable accommodation

b) For the small kiosk situation above, explain why you think the employer would, or would not, be expected to accommodate the job applicant.

c.) For the clothing stores situation above, explain why you think the employer would, or would not, be expected to accommodate the job applicant.