Our first edition was so popular...we rushed the 2nd Edition!
Whether you are a growing Canadian company, or a U.S. company moving to Canada, it is essential to know the language of employment. Mitigating the risk of costly litigation can often make or break the success of any business.
LESSON 2: AODA (Accessibility Standards)
Ontario has implemented one of the first proactive pieces of legislation under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). The first standard had a compliance date of January 1, 2012 for the private sector. For all businesses in Ontario, with 1 ore more employees, you must:
Resource - Ministry of Community & Social Services
Whether you are a growing Canadian company, or a U.S. company moving to Canada, it is essential to know the language of employment. Mitigating the risk of costly litigation can often make or break the success of any business.
LESSON 2: AODA (Accessibility Standards)
Ontario has implemented one of the first proactive pieces of legislation under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). The first standard had a compliance date of January 1, 2012 for the private sector. For all businesses in Ontario, with 1 ore more employees, you must:
- Develop a policy that complies with the standard
- Develop pracitces and procedures
- Develop a communications plan
- Develop a process for accepting feedback
- Train employees, volunteers, agents, contractors & others
- Have 20+ employees? This requires documentation of the above!
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UNDERSTANDING CANADIAN LANGUAGE
(pronounced "tuke," like Luke) A knit cap usually worn in winter. Known as a Ski Cap in the USA. The precursor to the modern toque was a small, round, close-fitting hat, brimless or with a small brim known as a Monmouth cap…which dates as far back as the 12th century.
"Hey Timmy, don't forget your toque when you go tobogganing, eh?"
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