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Ontario Employment Law Updates 2026<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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We track the latest changes so you don\u2019t have to<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

No combing through government sites, no conflicting advice. Just clear explanations of Ontario employment policies and what they mean for your business.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Quick facts: Ontario\u2019s 2026 employment law updates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

From anti-ghosting rules to pay transparency and AI screening requirements, here are the changes Ontario employers should have on their radar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Anti-ghosting rules (job applicants)<\/h3> <\/div>\n
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Ontario\u2019s anti-ghosting rules introduce a 45-day deadline to follow up with job applicants. If you\u2019re interviewing candidates, you\u2019ll need a clear process for tracking timelines and closing the loop so you stay compliant.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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Job posting requirements (including pay transparency)<\/h3> <\/div>\n
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New job posting rules are raising the bar on what employers need to include upfront. One of those is disclosing compensation ranges (not exceeding a $50,000 range). Salaries over $200,000 are exempt.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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Payroll and compensation updates<\/h3> <\/div>\n
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Ontario\u2019s minimum wage is increasing to $17.60, which may affect payroll budgets, hourly wages and how you structure offers for entry-level and frontline roles. If you employ hourly workers, it\u2019s worth pressure-testing the ripple effects now: wage compression, role leveling and how you communicate changes to your team.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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Worker protections and employer obligations<\/h3> <\/div>\n
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Ontario continues to expand worker protections through the Working for Workers Acts. Employers should review policies and documentation now to reduce risk and avoid surprises as new requirements come into effect.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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Worker mobility and workforce access<\/h3> <\/div>\n
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Ontario is also making moves related to worker mobility and labour market access. If you hire across provinces or rely on specialised talent, these changes could affect how easily workers can move and work across jurisdictions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Hiring and job posting rules Ontario employers need to know<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n