A restaurant owner in Owen Sound, Ont., has been ordered to pay more than $15,000 to a former server after threatening to …
People with Disabilities
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeatured
Indigenous youth with disabilities face dual barriers in workplace, groups warn
Nearly one-third of Indigenous people in Canada experience disability, presenting a significant opportunity for employers to strengthen workplace inclusion while accessing a …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeatured
Requiring disability disclosure creates workplace barriers, new research shows
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe need for employees with disabilities to disclose their conditions at work creates a significant barrier to workplace inclusion, according to new …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeaturedGovernment Policy & Budgets
British Columbia appoints five new accessibility committee members
British Columbia has appointed five new members to its Provincial Accessibility Committee, which advises the government on workplace and public accessibility standards. …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeaturedGlobal HR Practices
Labour force participation among people with disabilities hits record 25 per cent in U.S.
Nearly one in four people with disabilities now participate in the labour force in the United States, reaching a historic high and …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeaturedRecruitment
New $4.4-million program aims to help employers hire youth with disabilities
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA federally funded initiative will help construction and manufacturing employers in Canada improve their ability to recruit and retain young workers with …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeaturedWorkforce Statistics
Job tenure differs by disability type, Statistics Canada finds
Employees with disabilities have a median job tenure that generally matches what would be expected given their age, gender and sector, but …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeatured
Advocates warn federal budget cuts could reduce diversity and inclusion initiatives
By Sarah Ritchie Advocates are raising concerns that upcoming federal budget cuts and expected job losses in the public service will jeopardize programs …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeaturedTop Employers
CIBC earns top score for workplace disability inclusion
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberCIBC has been recognized as a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion after earning a top score on the 2025 Canada …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsPayroll
Canada disability benefit applications open June 20 with first payments in July
Canadians with disabilities can begin applying for the new Canada Disability Benefit starting June 20, with the first payments scheduled for July …


