Human Rights Policy

1. Purpose
Aim & Focus Business Solutions ("Aim & Focus") is committed to providing an inclusive, respectful and discrimination-free environment. We believe that employees, contractors, clients, members, visitors and others who interact with our business should be treated with dignity, fairness and respect.
The purpose of this Policy is to affirm Aim & Focus' commitment to human rights, equal opportunity and compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and other applicable legislation.
2. Scope
This Policy applies to all employees and contractors of Aim & Focus and to individuals interacting with the business, including clients, members, visitors, service providers and other business partners.
It applies to conduct occurring in the workplace, during remote work, through electronic or virtual communications, at business-related events and in any other situation where an individual is working for, representing or receiving services from Aim & Focus.
3. Human Rights and Non-Discrimination
Aim & Focus does not tolerate discrimination, unequal treatment, exclusion or adverse treatment based on any ground protected under the Ontario Human Rights Code, including:
•    age;
•    ancestry, colour, race, ethnic origin, citizenship or place of origin;
•    creed;
•    disability;
•    family or marital status;
•    gender identity or gender expression;
•    record of offences;
•    sex, including pregnancy; and
•    sexual orientation.
Aim & Focus is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and in the delivery of its services and business activities.
4. Accommodation
Aim & Focus recognizes its duty to accommodate individuals in accordance with applicable human rights legislation, to the point of undue hardship.
Requests for accommodation will be considered individually and handled respectfully, confidentially and in a timely manner. Aim & Focus will work with the individual requesting accommodation to identify reasonable measures appropriate to the circumstances.
5. Respectful Workplace and Business Environment
Employees and contractors are expected to contribute to an environment that respects the dignity and human rights of others.
Aim & Focus also expects clients, members, visitors, service providers and others using its facilities or interacting with its team to conduct themselves in a respectful and non-discriminatory manner.
Discrimination, harassment or other conduct contrary to applicable human rights legislation will not be tolerated.
6. Reporting Concerns
Anyone who believes they have experienced or witnessed discrimination or a violation of this Policy is encouraged to raise the concern with Management of Aim & Focus.
Concerns will be taken seriously and addressed as promptly, fairly and confidentially as reasonably possible.
No employee or other individual will be penalized or retaliated against for raising a concern or participating in a review of a concern in good faith.
7. Responsibilities
Management: Responsible for implementing this Policy, responding to human rights and accommodation matters and supporting compliance with applicable legislation.
Employees and Contractors: Responsible for complying with this Policy, treating others with dignity and respect, and bringing potential human rights concerns to the attention of Management.
8. Review
This Policy will be reviewed periodically and updated as necessary to reflect legislative, operational or organizational changes.