In the ever-changing world of Ontario employment Law the past year has been even busier than most. There have been many changes which will have long lasting effects on employees in Ontario.
This chart summarizes some recent changes.
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Effective Date
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New Employment Standards Act (“ESA”) Requirement or Change
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June 2, 2022
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Written Policy on Disconnecting from Work requirement a.k.a. Right to Disconnect Policy (ESA Part VII.0.1 s.21.1)
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July 30, 2022
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Infectious Disease Emergency Leave ended
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October 25, 2022
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Written Policy on Electronic Monitoring (ESA Part XI.1 s.41.1)
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January 1, 2023
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Business and IT consultants become exempt from the ESA (if meet criteria)
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March 31, 2023
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Covid related Paid sick leave ends
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Undetermined
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Temporary Help Agency and Recruiter rules
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Let's delve into these developments bit further.
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