Ontario's Working for Workers Seven Act, 2025 (Bill
30) received Royal Assent on November 27, 2025.
It introduces a new wave of workplace reforms designed to
protect employees and those seeking employment while increasing
accountability for employers and job-posting platforms. The
legislation amends the Employment Standards Act, 2000
(ESA), the Occupational Health and Safety Act
(OHSA), and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act,
1997 (WSIA) with a focus on recruitment, mass
terminations, temporary layoffs, and compliance enforcement. Below
is an overview of the major changes.
New Job Posting Requirements
ESA amendments relating to the operation of job-posting
websites will come into force on January 1, 2026. These provisions
are aimed at restricting fake or misleading job advertisements
online. Operators of job-posting websites will have to:
