Accessibility Standards Canada Publishes Landmark Standard on Accessible Employment
Ottawa, December 3, 2024 – Accessibility Standards Canada (ASC), a Government of Canada organization responsible for the development and implementation of disability-related standards, has announced the publication of the Accessible Employment Standard. This landmark standard is a significant step forward in promoting equal access to employment opportunities for Canadians with disabilities.
The Accessible Employment Standard establishes clear and enforceable requirements for employers to create and maintain accessible workplaces. These requirements cover all aspects of employment, including:
- Recruitment and hiring: Employers are required to provide accessible job postings, conduct accessible interviews, and remove barriers to hiring candidates with disabilities.
- Workplace accommodations: Employers must provide individualized accommodations to employees with disabilities to enable them to perform their jobs effectively.
- Work-from-home arrangements: Employers are required to provide accessible work-from-home arrangements for employees with disabilities who need them.
- Advancement opportunities: Employers must provide accessible training and development opportunities to employees with disabilities to support their career advancement.
- Return to work: Employers must provide accessible support to employees with disabilities who are returning to work after an illness or injury.
The Accessible Employment Standard is based on extensive consultation with stakeholders, including employers, employees with disabilities, disability organizations, and experts in the field of accessibility. The standard is designed to be flexible and applicable to all workplaces, regardless of their size or industry.
“This standard is a game-changer for Canadians with disabilities,” said Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion Carla Qualtrough. “It will help to break down barriers to employment and ensure that all Canadians have the opportunity to participate fully in our workforce.”
The Accessible Employment Standard is an important step in implementing the Accessible Canada Act, which requires the Government of Canada to make Canada barrier-free by 2040. The standard is also aligned with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which recognizes the right of persons with disabilities to work on an equal basis with others.
Accessibility Standards Canada is committed to supporting employers in implementing the Accessible Employment Standard. The organization provides a range of resources and tools to help employers create and maintain accessible workplaces. More information is available on the ASC website: www.accessibilitystandards.ca.
Accessibility Standards Canada publishes landmark standard on accessible employment
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