By Sammy Hudes As some Canadians with disabilities face challenges finding work, an upcoming summit is aiming to help those seeking jobs connect …
People with Disabilities
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionGlobal HR Practices
U.S. Department of Labor proposes ending subminimum wages for workers with disabilities
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe U.S. Department of Labor has proposed a rule to phase out certificates that permit employers to pay workers with disabilities less …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeatured
Most Canadians with disabilities seeking new jobs due to ableism, KPMG survey finds
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberSixty per cent of employed Canadians with disabilities are actively looking for new jobs because they feel underemployed and have experienced acts …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeatured
Disability Inclusion Business Council releases final report urging employers to adopt inclusive practices
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Disability Inclusion Business Council (DIBC) has released its final report, “Bridging the Gap – Report on Disability Inclusion in Canadian Workplaces,” …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
New initiative to aid B.C. workers with disabilities in job retention
With more than 80 per cent of mental and physical health impairments occurring during an individual’s working life, effective workplace accommodations are …
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Ottawa has introduced a new Employment Strategy aimed at closing the employment gap for persons with disabilities by 2040. This initiative is …
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Federal government to host third annual Canadian Congress on Disability Inclusion
The federal government is set to host the third annual Canadian Congress on Disability Inclusion, marking the commencement of National AccessAbility Week …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeatured
Employers urged to tap into underutilized talent pool of people with disabilities: BHER report
The Business + Higher Education Roundtable (BHER) has released a new report detailing employer perspectives on hiring persons with disabilities (PwDs), underscoring …