Last Updated: June 5 2019
Article by Melissa Beaumont
Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP
The Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA) was created to achieve an accessible society for all Manitobans disabled by a barrier. Over time, a number of standards will be enacted under the AMA to create accessibility obligations for organizations in areas such as customer service, employment, information & communications, the built environment and transportation.
On May 1, 2019, the Accessible Employment Standard Regulation came into force. It creates a general obligation on all employers to implement policies and practices to reasonably accommodate employees who are disabled by a barrier in the workplace.
Specific highlights of the Accessible Employment Standard include:
Compliance with this standard will be phased in over the next several years:
While this means that many businesses will have 3 years to develop a compliance plan, it is never too early to start. We would be happy to assist you in developing your accessible employment policies.
The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.
Original at http://www.mondaq.com/canada/x/812072/employee+rights+labour+relations/New+Accessibility+Standard+For+Employment
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