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Fantastic news for BC businesses of all sizes. Amendments to the Employment Standards Act will bring in three days of paid sick leave related to COVID-19. The Province will reimburse employers without an existing sick leave program. Learn more: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2021PREM0033-000887 . . Image Description: Government graphic, an image of a person's hand drawn out, holding a COVID-19 test. Text on the left reads: COVID-19 paid sick leave in BC. The bottom yellow banner reads: COVID-19 in BC.

To get the most out of using an ASL interpreter in your large business’ workplace (in-person OR virtually), it’s a good idea to educate yourself about what an interpreter does and how they facilitate communication. Here are some basic tips we recommend! https://accessibleemployers.ca//presidentsg/activity/1241/ . . Image Description: Two people are having a conversation at a table. The person facing the camera is smiling and speaking in ASL. Text in the bottom right reads: Tips for working with an ASL interpreter. The Presidents Group logo is in white in the top left.

Another addition to web accessibility. The website platform Wix has introduced an accessibility tool that prompts the person, while creating their website, to tackle basic pieces of website accessibility.

We'll be kicking off National AccessAbility Week on May 31 with Greater Vancouver Board of Trade by offering insights from business leaders and employees who have seen the benefits of creating an accessible work environment firsthand! Join us? https://www.boardoftrade.com/ev/individual-events/1993-6703 . . Image Description: 5 images of employees with disabilities in their workplaces and home offices. Some have physical disabilities, and other have intellectual or invisible disabilities. A banner across the bottom reads: Building an inclusive and accessible workplace. Monday, May 31 2021. 12-1 pm PT. ASL and CC logos are visible. The logo for the GVBOT Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Council is in the top left.

Employment and Social Development Canada recently released the "AccessAbility Playbook" as part of a broader commitment to make Canada's public service the most accessible and inclusive in the world. It outlines how they've removed barriers, and how your business can too! https://ceacs-cesca.github.io/playbook/intro/ . . . Image Description: Image from the AccessAbility Playbook by ESDC of the Government of Canada. It features clip art style people drawn out, all wearing green, with a white swirl behind them. The characters are diverse, and include physical and invisible disabilities.

Two members of our Presidents Group and Community of Accessible Employers are currently hiring inclusively for senior roles! University of British Columbia is looking for Associate Vice President HR Communities of Expertise: https://bit.ly/3eofZ8F Mission Possible is seeking a Director of Partnerships: https://bit.ly/3h3RfUJ . .... Image Description: Presidents Group graphic with a bright blue background, and a dark blue sticky note overtop. On the sticky note are The University of British Columbia and Mission Possible logos. To the left reads: These accessible employers are now hiring. See more