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Accessibility and Accommodation - It’s the Law

September 22, 2016 | Work Environment and Policies

Within Ontario, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) requires both public and private establishments to eliminate barriers for individuals with disabilities.  Found out some examples of simple accommodations.

Being Audited by an Ontario Employment Standards Officer?  Here’s what you need to know!

September 29, 2013 | Work Environment and Policies

Starting in October through December 2013, Ontario Employment Standards Officers are visiting retail operations.  Here’s what you can expect.

Are you AODA Compliant?  The January 1, 2012 deadline has come and gone.

June 12, 2012 | Work Environment and Policies

If you have still not yet developed a policy or trained your employees on how to provide excellent customer service to people with disabilities, please see the requirements below in order to take steps toward compliance as quickly as possible.  Businesses with 20 or more employees have until December 31, 2012 to submit their progress report online to the government.

Are you ready for AODA?

September 25, 2011 | Work Environment and Policies

What is AODA?  If your business serves customers in Ontario, whether your business is based in Ontario or not, and you have at least one employee in Ontario, you will need to be compliant with the Customer Service Standard of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) by January 1, 2012.