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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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Learn the latest! — AODA compliance: Benefits of being ahead of the game

April 10, 2013 Stringer LLP Accessibility Standards, Conferences, Employee Relations, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources, Human Rights, Integrated Accessibility Regulation, Recruiting and Hiring, Standard for Customer Service, Standard for Employment, Training and Development

Recently, some of our clients received a notice from the government reminding them to file an Accessibility Report. This was an eye opener to employers who have let the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Customer Service compliance deadlines slip through the cracks. Some simply forgot to file. However, others were reminded they have not yet implemented all the Customer Service Standard requirements.

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A closer look at the accessibility standard for employment under the AODA

June 10, 2011 Christina Catenacci Accessibility Standards, Human Resources, Human Rights, Recruiting and Hiring, Standard for Employment, Training and Development

Now that the Integrated Accessibility Regulation under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act is now law and will come into force on July 1, 2011, let’s take a closer look at the accessibility standard for employment.

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