ACSESS’ CODE OF ETHICS & STANDARDS

Ethical and good business practices are a basic requirement for members in ACSESS. Adherence to the Association's Code of Ethics & Standards is directly related to the success of our industry in Canada.

1. We will serve our clients, candidates and employees faithfully with integrity and professional responsibility.
2. We will observe the highest principles of honesty and fair practice in dealing with clients, candidates, employees and all regulatory authorities; and will respect the confidentiality of records in accordance with law and good business practices.
3. We will provide leadership in the adherence to both the spirit and letter of all applicable human rights, employment laws and regulations. We will treat all candidates and employees without prejudice and will not accept an order from any client that is discriminatory in any way.
4. We will take all responsible steps to provide clients with accurate information on each candidate's employment, qualifications and experience; and will only present those candidates who have given us authorization to represent their application for employment.
5. We will supply candidates and employees with complete and accurate information as provided by the client, regarding terms of employment, job descriptions and workplace conditions.
6. We will not recruit, encourage or entice a candidate, whom we have previously placed, to leave the employ of our client, nor will we encourage or coerce an individual to leave any assignment before completion.
7. We will not restrict the right of a candidate or employee to accept employment of their choice.
8. We will not misuse membership privileges for the purpose of recruiting a member's staff or in anyway that may otherwise injure our candidates, employees or competitors.
9. We will derive income only from clients and make no direct or indirect charges to candidates or employees unless specified by a license.
10. We will maintain the highest standards of integrity in all forms of advertising, communications and solicitations; and will conduct our business in a manner designed to enhance the operation, image, and reputation of the employment, recruitment and staffing services industry.
11. We will recognize and respect the rights and privileges of competitors in the true fashion of individual initiative and free enterprise and refrain from engaging in acts of unfair competition.
12. We will ensure that our clients, candidates and employees are aware of our duty to abide by this Code of Ethics; and will undertake to bring any potential infringements before the appropriate Association body.