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March 1, 2013 Adam Gorley Employee Relations, Employment/Labour Standards, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources, Union Relations,
It seems that employers must continually learn that it is crucial to have clear written policies in place governing employee conduct and discipline, and to apply those policies consistently. An Alberta Employment Standards Umpire recently heard a case that reiterates the simple lesson.
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September 30, 2011 Yosie Saint-Cyr Accessibility Standards, Conferences, Human Resources, Integrated Accessibility Regulation, Standard for Customer Service
Along with the customer service standard, four out of the five accessibility standards under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act are now law and in place. They are accessibility standards in the areas of Customer Service, Information and Communication, Employment and Transportation. These standards are complex and they require understanding and preparation. Ontarians can no longer ignore them.
accessibility, Accessibility standards, AODA, customer service, education, employment, information and communication, policies, practices, procedures, Seminars, training, transportation
June 8, 2011 Christina Catenacci Accessibility Standards, Conferences, Human Resources, Human Rights, Integrated Accessibility Regulation, Standard for Customer Service
Employers in Ontario must be aware of the changes that are happening and the requirements that will be placed on them in the very near future under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act …
12th Annual Ontario Employment Law Conference, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Accessibility standards, AODA, barriers, built environment, customer service, Disability, employment, employment law, human rights code, information and communication, ontario, Ontario accessible for persons with disabilities, policy, practices, procedures, training, transportation
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