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ARTICLE · 01 NOVEMBER 2024

Ontario's Working For Workers Five Act, 2024 Receives Royal Assent

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On October 28, 2024, Ontario's Working for Workers Five Act, 2024 received Royal Assent. Bill 190 amends several statutes including the Employment Standards Act, 2000, the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997.

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Paul E. Broad
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On October 28, 2024, Ontario's Working for Workers Five Act, 2024 (Bill 190) received Royal Assent. Bill 190 amends several statutes including the Employment Standards Act, 2000, the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997. In this FTR Now, we review key amendments of particular interest to employers.

Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA)

The following amendments are now in force:

  • An employer is prohibited from requiring an employee to provide a certificate from a qualified health practitioner as evidence of their entitlement to ESA sick leave.
  • The maximum fine for an individual convicted of violating the ESA is increased from $50,000 to $100,000.

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