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Ontario’s legislation protecting digital platform workers such as Uber drivers has officially come into effect.
The Digital Platform Workers’ Rights Act (DPWRA) is in force as of July 1.
"Ontario is proud to lead the country by introducing the Digital Platform Workers’ Rights Act (DPWRA), the first legislation of its kind to establish new enforceable rights and core protections for workers who provide ride-share, delivery, and courier services through the use of digital platforms,” the Ontario Ministry of Labour stated on Monday, according to a CBC report.
Ontario’s new legislation mandates key worker protections, including timely information disclosure—such as details about their role, pay calculation, gratuity, and performance evaluation criteria—within 24 hours of sign-up.
It also enforces a minimum wage requirement, obligating platform operators to pay workers at least the Ontario minimum wage for active work time.
Another significant provision is the added protection for workers whose accounts are suspended or terminated by platform operators.
Under the legislation, corporations can be fined $15,000 for a first offence and up to $50,000 for a third or subsequent offence within three years. Individuals may be fined $250 for a first offence and up to $1,000 for repeated violations.
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