Co-authored by Shauna Cant, Summer Student
In December 2014, we
wrote about substantial changes the Ontario government was
enacting to amend several employment statutes in Ontario, including
the Employment Standards Act, 2000.
The legislation, titled Stronger Workplaces for a Stronger
Economy Act, 2014 ("Bill 18"), has included several
important deadlines, one of which is rapidly approaching. These
changes impact employers in Ontario and it is important that
employers familiarize themselves with the new requirements.
One amendment under Bill 18 is to take effect as of June 19, 2015.
The amendment requires employers to provide a personal copy of the
Ministry of Labour's Employment Standards
Poster to all current employees, and going forward, to each new
employee within 30 days of their start date. Gone are the days of
the casual posting on the staff room bulletin board!
What this Means for Employers
Employers must provide personal copies of the new poster to all current employees by no later than June 19, 2015. Employees hired after May 20, 2015 must be given a copy no later than 30 days after the date of hire. Employers should equally have a system in place to confirm compliance, if challenged by the Ministry of Labour.
The foregoing provides only an overview and does not constitute legal advice. Readers are cautioned against making any decisions based on this material alone. Rather, specific legal advice should be obtained.
© McMillan LLP 2015