In a
previous article, we noted the need for the new Ontario
government to provide some clarity as to if and when the Pay
Transparency Act, 2018 was going to be implemented. The government
has now indicated that it will delay the implementation of the
Act.
Under Ontario's Bill 57, the Restoring Trust, Transparency and
Accountability Act, 2018, which will likely become law before the
end of the year, the effective date for the Pay Transparency Act,
2018 will be changed from January 1, 2019, to "a day to be
named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor." In effect,
this represents an indefinite delay, during which time it is
expected that the new government will study the legislation and
consider what regulation(s) should be enacted as part of its
implementation.
