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Ontario’s changing workplace: New labour law rules and regulations

Ontario’s workplace rules are constantly evolving. If you employ staff in the province, it’s critical to understand how new legislation affects your obligations under Ontario labour laws.

Recent legislative updates introduce new responsibilities for employers under key legislation such as the Employment Standards Act (ESA), the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act (WSIA). These changes affect how businesses manage layoffs, recruitment, workplace safety, and employee rights.

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Key Bill 30 updates employers should know

*Extended temporary layoffs * Layoffs may be extended beyond previous limits with written employee consent and approval from the Director, along with clear recall dates.

Job-seeking leave during mass terminations Employees affected by mass terminations (50+ workers) can take three unpaid days off for interviews, training, or job search activities.

New compliance and enforcement measures Stronger enforcement includes administrative penalties and stricter consequences for false or misleading workplace insurance claims.

These changes mean Ontario employers should review policies, layoff procedures, and compliance practices to reduce risk and avoid penalties.

Are you compliant with Ontario’s Bill 149 hiring requirements?

Ontario’s Bill 149 (Working for Workers Four Act, 2024) introduces mandatory pay transparency and other hiring rules for employers with 25 or more employees in Ontario. These requirements took effect on January 1, 2026, and apply to all publicly advertised job postings.

Key obligations include disclosing salary information, stating vacancy type, disclosing AI use in screening (if applicable), banning Canadian work experience requirements, notifying interviewed candidates of hiring decisions within 45 days, and retaining records for three years. Federally regulated industries are exempt.

What is the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB)?

The Ontario Labour Relations Board is a quasi-judicial tribunal that resolves workplace disputes and interprets employment legislation. Often referred to informally as the labour board, it conducts hearings and reviews matters such as:

Wage compensation orders
Reprisal remedies
Compliance orders
Wage compensation orders against corporate directors
Orders involving temporary help agencies

If your business faces a complaint, investigation, or hearing before the Labour Board Ontario, professional guidance is essential.

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