The Minimum Wage payable to employees in Ontario will increase on October 1, 2022. There are different minimum wages for specific types of employees (such as students who are under 18 and homeworkers) but for most workers, the new rate will be $15.50 per hour. There is no longer a reduced …
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Deadline for Monitoring Policy October 11
As part of the “Working for Workers Act 2022” passed in April 2022, the Employment Standards Act has been updated to include a requirement for workplaces with more than 25 employees to disclose how, when and why the employer uses electronic methods to monitor employees. The deadline for …
Pay Equity Requirements for Workplaces
Did you know that the Pay Equity Act requires all employers in Ontario with more than 10 workers to conduct a Pay Equity review to ensure their workplace is compliant with the Act? Pay Equity was established in the early 1990’s to address the historical underpayment of work done by women. It is a …
Ontario to Require Employers to Disclose Electronic Monitoring
The "Working for Workers Act 2", has passed third reading and will proceed to the Lieutenant Governor for Royal Assent. This new legislation includes a requirement for "large employers" to inform their employees about how, when, and why the employer is monitoring their work or actions. Ontario …
