WELCOME TO THE SEMINARPLEASE TURN OFF ALL DEVISES

TSR CANADA AND THE STAFF ROOM PRESENT….What you need to know about, AODA change, WSIB changes and Human Rights policies.

TSR CANADA, DIVISION OF THE STAFF ROOM

Founded in 2000 Incorporated in 2016 Over 17 years experience Growing firm of over 5 employees Proud Go to staffing firm for the NBA All Star Games in February 2016

Globally Strategy over Wants Think out side the box Complimentary 30 minute consult PROUD finalists for HR ADVISER/CONSULTANCY OF THE YEAR AWARD Work WITH lawyers such as Stuart Rudner

AODA ACCESSIBILITY FOR ONTARIANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

The AODA is part of the Human Right Act since 2005 and has been acted upon since 2010.

Everyone is responsible – training, complaints, tools, equipment, etc Benefits employers have in hiring those with a disability 70% of disabilities are invisible 25 Billion spending base

THE ACCESSIBILITY FOR ONTARIANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, OR AODA, AIMS TO IDENTIFY, REMOVE, AND PREVENT BARRIERS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.  THE AODA BECAME LAW ON JUNE 13, 2005 AND APPLIES TO ALL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT, NONPROFITS, AND PRIVATE SECTOR BUSINESSES IN ONTARIO THAT HAVE ONE OR MORE EMPLOYEES (FULL-TIME, PART-TIME, SEASONAL, OR CONTRACT). THE AODA INCLUDES REQUIREMENTS THAT ALL ORGANIZATIONS MUST MEET, WITH DEADLINES SPECIFIC TO AN ORGANIZATION’S TYPE AND SIZE. THE AODA IS MADE UP OF FIVE PARTS, OR STANDARDS, AND DEADLINES FOR COMPLIANCE BEGAN AS OF JANUARY 1, 2010.

DEFINITIONSAccessibility: Accessibility refers to the design of products, devices, services, or environments for people who experience disabilities. Ontario has laws to improve accessibility for people with disabilities, including the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), the Ontario Human Rights Code, and the Ontario Building Code.AODA: The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) seeks to ensure that all Ontarians have fair and equitable access to programs and services and to improve opportunities for persons with disabilities. The Act address barriers in Customer Service; Information and Communication; Employment; Transportation; the Design of Public SpacesBarrier: A barrier is a circumstance or obstacle that keeps people apart. For people with disabilities, barriers can take many forms including attitudinal, communication, physical, policy, programmatic, social, and transportation.Disability: A disability is a physical or mental condition that limits a person’s movements, senses, or activities. The AODA uses the same definition of disability as the Ontario Human Rights Code.IASR: The AODA has five Standards which are included in the Integrated Accessibility Standards (IASR). These include the Customer Service Standard; Employment Standard; Information and Communication Standard; Design of Public Spaces Standard; the Transportation Standard; as well as some general requirements.OBC: The Building Code Act is the legislative framework governing the construction, renovation and change-of-use of a building. The Ontario Building Code (OBC) is a regulation under the Act that establishes detailed technical and administrative requirements as well as minimum standards for building construction. The Act was amended on January 1, 2015 to include requirements that enhance accessibility in newly constructed buildings and existing buildings that are to be extensively renovated.  Standard: The Act operates by bringing accessibility standards into regulation. Accessibility standards are laws that individuals, government, businesses, non-profits, and public sector organizations must follow in order to become more accessible. The accessibility standards contain timelines for the implementation of required measures and help organizations identify, remove, and prevent barriers in order to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. 

WSIB…… Cost of an injury Premiums – rebates are no more NEER and CAD-7 and MAPP are no more 37 fewer classes WSIB proposes to eliminate 155 rate groups and 840 classification units Employers classified based on their main business activity

OH&S OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND

SAFETY When do you need a committee? Why do you need a committee? How many need to be on it? Does anyone need to be certified? Refer to handout

BILL 132 – STARTS TODAY!

What is Bill 132 Harassment in the work place New power to the MOL to order independent investigation at employers expense Written program in place Reporting could be a huge issue for small companies – 3rd party involvement High confidentially – nothing disclosed UNLESS there is an investigation New policies are in order to acknowledge Bill 132 changes

WORKPLACE BLITZES Happening between May 2, 2016 and March 31, 2017 Looking for violations of both ESA and OH&S Be prepared We survived, so can you

STUART RUDNERB.A. HONOURS, LL.B.PARTNER AT RUDNER MACDONALD LLP Employment Law Work with at previous seminars held Hand in Hand Perfect solution