Ontario saw a ramp-up in 2024 of changes to workplace laws through the ongoing saga of the Working for Workers Acts (and their various iterations). Three consecutive Working for Workers Act bills either received royal assent or were introduced this year. These acts have brought about significant changes to the labour and employment law landscape in Ontario, shaping the way employers manage the workplace.

Quick Hits

• Ontario’s Working for Workers Acts (Four, Five, and Six) have introduced changes to the ESA and the OHSA, impacting sick leave policies, job posting transparency, and workplace safety regulations.
• Some changes are already in force; others are coming in 2025 and 2026, including stricter job posting requirements.
• The proposed Working for Workers Six Act, 2024 includes unpaid leave provisions for child placement and long-term illness, as well as increased fines for repeat OHSA violations resulting in serious injury or death.

In this article, we highlight some key changes brought about by the following acts:

• Working for Workers Four Act, 2024 (WFW Act Four)
• Working for Workers Five Act, 2024 (WFW Act Five)
• Working for Workers Six Act, 2024 (WFW Act Six)

We previously reported on WFW Act Five. This article will focus on WFW Act Four and the updates to WFW Act Five, as the government has now provided dates for when certain provisions become effective. This article also covers WFW Act Six’s proposed changes.

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