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Ontario's Bill 190 Transforms Employment Law, Boosts Worker Protections

2/17/2025

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Ontario's Bill 190 significantly alters employment law, affecting workplace policies.
Employees can now take three unpaid sick days without a medical note.
Maximum fines for Employment Standards Act violations have increased to $100,000 to boost compliance.
The law addresses virtual workplace harassment, expanding employer responsibilities.
Employers must ensure job postings are clear and provide information to interviewed candidates.

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Story summary

Ontario's Bill 190 significantly alters employment law, affecting workplace policies.
Employees can now take three unpaid sick days without a medical note.
Maximum fines for Employment Standards Act violations have increased to $100,000 to boost compliance.
The law addresses virtual workplace harassment, expanding employer responsibilities.
Employers must ensure job postings are clear and provide information to interviewed candidates.