Ontario passes the Working for the Workers Act
On November 30, 2021, Ontario officially passed the Working for Workers Act (the “Act”). On December 2, 2021, the Act received Royal Assent and will effect a number of significant legislative amendments to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 and related legislation. These amendments include the requirement for certain employers to create a “right to disconnect” policy, the prohibition of the use of non-competition provisions in employment contracts, additional licensing requirements for temporary help agencies and recruiters and the removal of Canadian work experience as a requirement for foreign professional registration and licensing.
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