Accessibility Plan Due June 1, 2024 For Small Federally-Regulated Private Sector Entities

June 1, 2024 is the compliance date for small federally-regulated private sector entities, with between 10 and 99 employees, to publish their first accessibility plans, as required by the Accessible Canada Regulations (the "Regulations"). An accessibility plan, which must be prepared following consultation with persons with disabilities, is a document outlining a federally-regulated entities' plans to remove barriers to accessibility in several areas, including employment (Act, s. 5(a)). As it relates to employment, small federally-regulated private sector employers will, for example, need to consider how to make their employment practices and hiring processes more accessible (Regulatory Impact Analysis Statement). Failure to comply with the Regulations can result in penalties, including monetary penalties.