On April 11, 2022, Bill 88 the Working for Workers Act,
2022 ("Bill 88") received royal assent, making it
law in Ontario. Bill 88 makes amendments to various
employment-related statutes and introduces a new piece of
legislation, the Digital Platform Workers' Rights Act,
2022.
Below is a summary of the key legislative changes and new
requirements as well as deadlines for employers to be aware of.
Requirements for Employers to have a Policy on Electronic
Monitoring
Bill 88 has introduced a new policy requirement under the
Employment Standards Act, 2000 (the "ESA") for
employers with 25 or more employees with respect to electronic
monitoring of employees. Employers with 25 or more employees at the
start of any given year must have a written policy for all
employees with respect to electronic monitoring in place by March 1
of each year (for 2022, the deadline is October 11, 2022).
