Applying Game Theory Principles in the Management of Employee Absences
Recorded Date: August 25, 2021 Time: 9:00 AM PDT Speaker: Patricia J. Forte Click Here with discount code "HRIVIP21" to watch this recording for free Managing employee attendance can be the bane of the […]
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Emergency Evacuation of the Disabled – Know The Laws Of Your Province
OHS and accessibility laws require accommodations for the disabled. OHS laws require employers to create and implement an emergency response plan and procedures for evacuating or sheltering in place in case […]
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Employee Special Needs Emergency Evaluation Assessment Form
Do your employees need special assistance to evacuate during a workplace emergency? OHS regulations, fire codes and accessibility laws require employers to have emergency response plans that account for ALL individuals […]
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Ensure Emergency Response Plan Accommodates the Special Needs of the Disabled
Are disabled employees capable of evacuating your workplace in an emergency? Like any responsible organization, you probably have an emergency evacuation plan in case there’s a fire, bomb threat, earthquake or […]
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The 7 Most Important New HR Laws of 2021 (So Far)
Significant HR changes took effect in Alberta, BC, Ontario, Manitoba and the federal jurisdiction. Although issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic and public health orders continues to drive HR compliance, new […]
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What Employers Should Know About BC’s New Accessibility Legislation
The B.C. Government is reviewing new accessibility legislation that will establish standards aimed at identifying, removing and preventing barriers to accessibility and inclusion. If passed, standards will be developed in […]
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Workplace Accessibility And The Upcoming AODA Compliance Deadlines
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (the "AODA") requires Ontario businesses and non-profits with 20 or more employees to submit an accessibility compliance report every three (3) years. Beginning in […]
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BC Accessibility Legislation Now In Force
On June 17, 2021, the BC Legislature passed the Accessible British Columbia Act (the "Act") into law. The Act will create new responsibilities for organizations. What Does the Act Do? The Act allows the […]
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Can We Make Employees Speak Only English at Work? – Ask The Expert
English-speaking only is generally not an acceptable safety policy. QUESTION Can we require all workers to speak English at all times when they’re at work? We’ve had a lot of workplace incidents […]
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Digital Accessibility Webinar: Demystifying WCAG 2.0 and Other Best Practices
Date: April 20, 2021 Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Speakers: Paul Boshyk Partner, McMillan LLP Marcello Gortana Co-founder, Tennis Inc. Symon Oliver Co-founder, Tennis Inc. Register Here As a result of COVID-19, Canadians […]
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Accessibility Laws Across Canada
Unlike human rights laws, accessibility legislation is found in just a handful of jurisdictions. More than 1 in 5 adult Canadians (22%) have a physical or mental disability, according to Statistics […]
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Downsizing and the Liability Risks of Laying Off Employees on Medical and Disability Leave
Being on leave doesn’t prove a general force reduction layoff is disability discrimination. Times are hard and many employers simply need to reduce staff to stay in business. And that raises […]
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Ontario Pushes Back AODA Compliance Reporting Deadline to June 30, 2021
Employers with 20 to 49 employees get 6 extra months to submit their AODA Compliance Reports. Ontario employers with 20 to 49 employees that are subject to the Accessibility for Ontarians […]
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AODA Return to Work Plan
A template you can adapt to help disabled employees return to work. The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) requires employers to implement measures to ensure the workplace is accessible […]
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New Ontario AODA Website Accessibility Rules Take Effect January 1, 2021
Does your website and web content meet WCAG 2.0 level AA accessibility standards? Ontario employers with 50 or more employees that are subject to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act […]
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A Comprehensive Guide to Strategies and Benefits of Building a Diverse Workplace
Introduction As workforces shift and evolve technologically and interpersonally, it’s no wonder diversity in the workplace is a critical, ongoing discussion organizations need to be having. Building diversity programs, infrastructure, and strategy […]
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Accessibility Quiz
QUESTION An employee who becomes an alcoholic and is unable to perform his/her duties cannot claim alcoholism as a disability for the purposes of AODA. Yes or No? ANSWER No. A Person who becomes […]
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Back to Work: The Future of the Workplace Post COVID-19
Date: May 27, 2020 Time: 9 a.m. PDT / 12 p.m. EDT Presenter: Anthony Panacci, Associate, Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP About the Webinar While provinces continue to operate under a state of emergency, employers […]
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Accommodating Mental Health Disabilities And Addictions
https://youtu.be/XZld4u3t0rw You are undoubtedly familiar as an employer with the notion of the duty to accommodate. You are probably also aware that this is seldom, if ever, a simple concept. Even […]
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Canadians Consumers and Accessibility
The Angus Reid Institute polled 1,800 Canadians in a public opinion survey on disability & accessibility. The new data shows that accessibility is both a source of future anxiety and a […]
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Employment for Canadians with Disabilities Infographic
Canadians with disabilities have consistently experienced low levels of employment, as well as barriers in the educational, economic and social spheres. They face massive obstacles in participating in the labour […]
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Accessibility Smart: Make it Your Business
The Ontario marketplace is becoming more diverse and businesses need to reflect the customers they serve to better understand them and fill their needs. By creating an inclusive and supportive […]
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Accessible Canada Act
Vision proactively eliminate and prevent barriers and ensure greater opportunities for persons with disabilities.
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Data on Disability in Canada
The Canadian Survey on Disability covers Canadians aged 15 years and over whose everyday activities are limited because of a long-term condition or health-related problem. (Source: Statistics Canada)
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Accommodating Mental Health Disabilities And Addictions
https://youtu.be/XZld4u3t0rw You are undoubtedly familiar as an employer with the notion of the duty to accommodate. You are probably also aware that this is seldom, if ever, a simple concept. Even […]
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Workplace Policies That All Businesses Need
Ontario employers are required by law to have certain workplace policies in place at work. The policies that employers must have include the following: a Workplace Health and Safety Policy; a Workplace Violence and Harassment Policy; […]
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2020 Accessibility To-Do list (Ontario)
As 2020 begins, we are already looking forward to the end of the year and to 2021. There are two key deadlines coming up under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities […]
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Complex Return to Work Cases: Accommodating Cognitive and Physical Impairments
Date: August 28th, 2019 Time: 9 – 10am PT + 15 minute Q&A Speaker: Rachel Mitchell, MSc Human Factors, RKin, CCPE Download Special Report: Click Here About the Webinar Determining suitable work for an employee coming back from injury […]
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An Update on Ontario Harassment and Mental Stress Claims
High on the list of current challenges facing many companies are issues related to dealing with harassment and mental stress claims by employees. Date Recorded: March 23, 2016 Speaker: Kevin MacNeill This webinar […]
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