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By Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor | < 1 Minutes Read December 6, 2012

Slaw: Amending the Charter of the French Language and other laws

The preamble of the Charter of the French language makes it clear that everyone has the right to live and work using the French language, and that it is the official language of Quebec in government, law, work, education, commerce and business. This preamble is now elaborated to acknowledge that,

Article by Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor / Employee Relations, Employment Standards, Immigration, Union Relations / Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Charter of the French Language, commerce and business, education, employment law, French in the workplace, French-language requirements, job applications, job offers and employment contracts must be written in French, Language policy, law, official language of Quebec in government, right to live and work using the French language, work, written communication to staff, •The requirement of the use of French in collective agreements and communications with members

By Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor | < 1 Minutes Read June 28, 2012

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By Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor | < 1 Minutes Read September 30, 2011

AODA Accessibility Standards Compliance Seminar November 9, 2011

Accessibility signAlong 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.

Article by Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor / Accessibility Standards, Administration / accessibility, Accessibility standards, AODA, customer service, education, employment, information and communication, policies, practices, procedures, Seminars, training, transportation

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