Accessibility Standards

Managing and addressing workplace developments caused by the spread of Coronavirus

February 5, 2020 Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor Accessibility Standards, Employee Relations, Employment/Labour Standards, Health and Safety, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources, Human Rights, International HR Law, Payroll, Pensions and Benefits, Privacy and Security, Standard for Customer Service, Standard for Employment, Standard for Information and Communications, Union Relations, Wages and Compensation, 0

Many employers are starting to ask questions about the legal framework within which they can prepare, manage and address developments and potential issues caused by the spread of the Coronavirus.

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2019-2020 federal government departmental mandates of interest to employers

January 8, 2020 Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor Accessibility Standards, Employee Relations, Employment/Labour Standards, Government Budgets, Throne Speeches and Plans, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources, Human Rights, Payroll, Pensions and Benefits, Privacy and Security, Source Deductions and Reporting, Training and Development, Wages and Compensation, 0

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has released the mandate letters for each of the 37 cabinet Ministers of his minority Liberal government.

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Hiring seasonal workers for the holidays? 10 things employers need to know

November 28, 2019 Employer Advisor, McCarthy Tétrault LLP Accessibility Standards, Employee Relations, Employment/Labour Standards, Human Resources, Human Rights, Payroll, Recruiting and Hiring, Training and Development, Wages and Compensation, 0

As retailers and other seasonal employers gear up for the holiday rush, many hire additional temporary staff to ensure they are ready for crowds of shoppers and extended holiday hours.

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Year end checklist: Upcoming AODA deadlines

November 20, 2019 Employer Advisor, McCarthy Tétrault LLP Accessibility Standards, Human Resources, Human Rights, Integrated Accessibility Regulation, Standard for Customer Service, Standard for Employment, Standard for Information and Communications, Standard for the Built Environment, Standard for Transportation, 0

Due to the expansive nature and implementation of the AODA standards, the AODA has embedded deadlines for compliance. The compliance deadline dates vary depending on the size of the organization and the industry sector. The upcoming AODA compliance deadlines are as follows:

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Three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk

September 19, 2019 Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor Accessibility Standards, Employee Relations, Employment/Labour Standards, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources, Notice, Damages and Settlements, Payroll, Recruiting and Hiring, Training and Development, 0

The three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk deal with accessibility plan and report filing deadlines, termination clauses in employment contracts and improving job situations for older workers.

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New accessibility legislation: The Accessible Canada Act

August 21, 2019 Beyond Rewards Inc Accessibility Standards, Human Resources, Human Rights, Penalties and Fines, 0

On June 21st, 2019, the Accessible Canada Act received royal assent. This new federal accessibility legislation in Canada aims to achieve the goal of a barrier-free Canada by the year 2040.

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Canada without barriers to accessibility by 2040

July 31, 2019 Occasional Contributors Accessibility Standards, 0

On November 27, 2018, the House of Commons passed Bill C-81, An Act to ensure a barrier-free Canada, also known as the Accessible Canada Act (the “Act”). The Act received Royal Assent on June 21, 2019 and will come into force on a day to be fixed by order of the Governor in Council.

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Aucun obstacle à l’accessibilité au Canada d’ici 2040

July 31, 2019 Occasional Contributors Accessibility Standards, French Based HR/RH Content, 0

Le 27 novembre 2018, la Chambre des communes a adopté le projet de loi C-81, Loi visant à faire du Canada un pays exempt d’obstacles, également connu sous le nom de Loi canadienne sur l’accessibilité (la « Loi »). La Loi a reçu la sanction royale le 21 juin 2019 et entrera en vigueur à la date fixée par décret du gouverneur en conseil.

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Bill C-81, the Accessible Canada Act, has passed

July 4, 2019 Employer Advisor, McCarthy Tétrault LLP Accessibility Standards, Employee Relations, Human Resources, 0

In the midst of National AccessAbility Week, as of May 29, 2019, Bill C-81, the Accessible Canada Act, has passed and is now awaiting Royal Assent.

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Mandatory postings in workplaces

December 10, 2018 Doug MacLeod, MacLeod Law Firm Accessibility Standards, Employee Relations, Employment/Labour Standards, Health and Safety, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources, Training and Development

There are several documents that are mandatory postings for all workplaces, while others depend on the nature of the business and the hazards present in the workplace.

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Countdown to Nov 1: Don’t miss MB’s due date for accessibility policies

October 3, 2018 Occasional Contributors Accessibility Standards, Employee Relations, Employment/Labour Standards, Health and Safety, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources, Standard for Customer Service

Human resources professionals in most businesses are likely in the best position to quarterback this accessiblity policy development and training, but leaders throughout each business should collaborate in order to be able to clearly identify what barriers exist and what potential low cost/no cost strategies might best address such barriers.

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Canada aims to increase accessibility with Bill C-81

September 28, 2018 Beyond Rewards Inc Accessibility Standards, Human Resources, Standard for Employment, Standard for Information and Communications, Standard for the Built Environment, Standard for Transportation

The Accessible Canada Act is to be the first federal accessibility law in Canada to further assist those will disabilities. Canada’s goal in implementing this act is to identify, remove and prevent barriers for people with disabilities to enhance full and equal participation of those with disabilities.

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The 9 top workplace posting requirements every Ontario employer must know – with the latest requirements

May 18, 2018 Fred Stewart Accessibility Standards, Employee Relations, Employment/Labour Standards, Health and Safety, Human Resources, Human Rights, Penalties and Fines

Employers in Ontario have to post a lot more than just the Ministry of Labour’s Employment Standards Poster in their workplaces. You may be required to have 30 or more documents and posters displayed in a location (or locations) where all your employees can see them. Employers may have posting responsibilities under the following Acts: […]

2018 will be a pivotal year for employers and HR managers in Ontario – #LearnTheLatest

April 20, 2018 Adam Gorley Accessibility Standards, Announcements and Administration, Conferences, Employee Relations, Employment/Labour Standards, Health and Safety, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources, Human Rights, Standard for Employment, Standard for the Built Environment, Training and Development, Union Relations

Learn the Latest at the Ontario Employment Law Conference

With most of the amendments of Bill 148 now in effect—along with significant updates to OHS and WCB provisions, the upcoming legalization of recreational marijuana, and more on the way—there are many substantial changes employers in Ontario have to deal with now and throughout 2018.

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Three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk

April 5, 2018 Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor Accessibility Standards, Health and Safety, Human Resources, Standard for Employment, Training and Development

The three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk deal with a new online course on impairment and cannabis in the workplaces, accessibility standards for employment and a new WSIB guide and app for businesses.

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