AODA Employment Standard

Ontario government ramps up AODA enforcement – Is your organization compliant?

December 7, 2015 Stringer LLP Accessibility Standards, Employee Relations, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources, Human Rights, Integrated Accessibility Regulation, Standard for Customer Service, Standard for Employment

The Ontario Government announced an audit blitz this fall pertaining to compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (“AODA”). The blitz, which runs from October through to the end of December, is targeting large retailers with 500 or more employees.

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January 2016 accessibility requirements need attention now

November 12, 2015 Adam Gorley Accessibility Standards, Employee Relations, Human Resources, Human Rights, Integrated Accessibility Regulation, Penalties and Fines, Standard for Employment, Standard for Information and Communications

In less than eight weeks, small and large organizations in Ontario will face a new set of legal obligations under the AODA’s Employment Standard and Information and Communications Standard.

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Have you heard? Our annual Ontario Employment Law Conference is next week

June 3, 2014 Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor Accessibility Standards, Conferences, Human Resources, Payroll

You’ve probably already heard about the Ontario Employment Law Conference coming up on June 10—that’s next Tuesday!—but have you registered yet?

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What is the next step in AODA compliance? The Employment Standard

May 9, 2014 Stringer LLP Accessibility Standards, Employee Relations, Health and Safety, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources, Human Rights, Integrated Accessibility Regulation, Privacy and Security, Recruiting and Hiring, Standard for Employment, Training and Development

The AODA Employment Standard deadlines are not as far away as they may seem. The Employment Standard is one of five accessibility standards under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. It outlines accessibility requirements employers must meet throughout the employment life-cycle.

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