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Starting Monday, August 24, 2026, employers with just 50 employees will face new legal requirements to hire 2% of staff with disabilities—up from the current 1% threshold for companies over 100 workers. The sweeping amendment also criminalizes abuse of people with disabilities, covering physical, sexual, psychological, and financial harm. New public buildings must meet stricter accessibility standards from day one, and employers must reassign workers who develop disabilities on the job if their original roles are no longer feasible. The Department of Labor will partner with a commission to track skills and improve job placements. Penalties for violations will escalate: fines up to $10,000, jail time up to a year, and even $250 fines for misusing disability parking spots. Service animals will be explicitly permitted in all public places and rentals—even where pets are banned. These bold updates, shaped by public feedback from the Ministry of Health and Wellness, aim to dramatically expand inclusion and ensure equal opportunity for everyone.

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