Minimum Wage to Increase, More Requirements for Job Ads and
Harassment Policies
The Ontario government is seeking to further enhance protections
for employees, and place further requirements on employers for
compliance with provincial employment laws. Bill 190, Working for Workers Five Act,
2024 ("Bill 190") was introduced on May 6, 2024.
Currently in Second Reading in the Legislative Assembly, Bill 190
would amend several key Employment Law statutes including the
Employment Standards Act, 2000 ("ESA"), the
Occupational Health and Safety Act ("OHSA"), and
the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act,1997
("WSIA"), among others.
Charities and not-for-profits employing staff will need to
comply with the new ESA and OHSA requirements, particularly in job
postings, virtual and remote worker conditions, and workplace
harassment policies. The increased penalties under the ESA
highlight the importance of compliance with employment statutes and
regulations. In its May 6
