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New year means new requirements under AODA!

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New requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) come into effect January 1, 2017. For small businesses, those with less than 50 employees, this could require updating your organizations current policies and procedures. If you have kept current with the obligations under the AODA, implementing the new guidelines will be quite simple.

As of January 1, 2017, additional requirements under AODA for small businesses, (1-49 employees) include:

  1. Making your public information accessible when asked.

  • Working with the individual to figure out how to meet their needs as soon as possible.

2. Making your employment practices accessible

  • Including how you hire, retain, and provide career development opportunities to all employees.

By December 31, 2017, you need to:

3. File an Accessibility Compliance Report *this is only a requirement for employers with 20-49 employees.

Additional information on these requirements and how to get started can be found at https://www.ontario.ca/page/accessibility-rules-businesses-and-non-profits

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