As we approach the second half of 2025, the pace of change in Ontario employment law shows no signs of slowing. Ontario continues to lead the charge with sweeping legislative reforms...
As we approach the second half of 2025, the pace of change in Ontario employment law shows no signs of slowing. Ontario continues to lead the charge with sweeping legislative reforms under a "Working for Workers" banner, introducing new pay transparency rules, expanded leave entitlements, and enhanced employer obligations.
Meanwhile, Ontario courts have weighed in on key issues such as inducement, termination clauses, and contractual issues surrounding temporary layoffs, offering both cautionary tales and much-needed clarity for employers. In this article, we highlight the most significant legislative and case law developments from the first half of 2025 in Ontario, with a focus on what employers need to know now to stay compliant and ahead of the curve.
Beginning January 1, 2026, Ontario employers will be subject to new pay transparency requirements under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (the ESA), which were introduced through the Working for Workers Four Act, 2024. These rules apply to publicly advertised job postings and: (a) mandate the disclosure of expected compensation, or range of expected compensation (up to a maximum $50,000 range); (b) prohibit references to "Canadian experience"; (c) require employers to state...
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