Accessibility Standards Canada published a landmark standard on accessible employment, the CAN/ASC-1.1:2024 – Employment standard. The standard on accessibility was officially approved as a National Standard of Canada by the Standards Council of Canada, representing a significant step forward in promoting accessibility and fostering inclusion in workplaces across Canada. The standard provides organizations with practical guidance to proactively remove barriers in the workplace to enable people with disabilities to access more job opportunities and contribute fully to the economy.
The standard addresses organizational policies, systems, and leadership, focusing on key aspects of the employment lifecycle, including:
- recruitment,
- hiring,
- onboarding,
- retention,
- career development and promotion,
- performance management,
- redeployment,
- compensation; and
- job exit.
For further information about the CAN/ASC-1.1:2024 – Employment standard, click here.