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ARTICLE · 03 OCTOBER 2023

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New Ontario Licensing Requirements For Temporary Help Agencies And Recruiters

In 2021, the Ontario government passed the Working for Workers Act, 2021. This Act amended the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000, as amended (the ESA) to, among other things...

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In 2021, the Ontario government passed the Working for Workers Act, 2021. This Act amended the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000, as amended (the ESA) to, among other things, establish a licensing framework for temporary help agencies (THAs) and recruiters.

Initially, there was no timeline for when the licensing requirements would become effective and many of the practical considerations of the licensing program were not specified. However, on July 1, 2023, the Ontario government proclaimed the licensing framework into force and provided much-needed clarity on how this licensing framework will work. Importantly, the applications for licensing for THAs and recruiters are now open and all THAs and recruiters must hold valid licences by January 1, 2024.

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