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📢 Ontario Employment Law & Workplace Updates – May 2025
- bianca92932
- 4 days ago
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Updated: 1 hour ago
Ontario’s employment landscape is rapidly evolving in 2025, with new legislative updates and workforce developments that every employer and professional should know. Here's a breakdown of the most important changes happening right now:
✅ New Employee Information Requirements – Effective July 1, 2025
Starting July 1, 2025, all Ontario employers with 25 or more employees must provide new hires with specific written information before or shortly after their first day. This includes:
Employer's legal and operating name
Business contact information
Initial work location
Starting wage or commission
Pay schedule (pay period & pay day)
Expected hours of work
🛑 Note: These rules do not apply to temporary help agency employees.
🧼 Washroom Maintenance Law – Effective July 1, 2025
Employers and constructors must ensure workplace washrooms are:
Clean and sanitary
Documented: Cleaning schedules must be logged
Visible: As of Jan 1, 2026, cleaning logs for the last two cleanings must be posted near the facility or made accessible digitally (with instructions provided to workers)
🛠️ WSIB Labour Disruption Halts Appeals
As of May 22, 2025, over 3,600 unionized WSIB workers have initiated rolling strikes after failed contract talks. As a result:
Appeals are suspended
Objection deadlines are paused
Scheduled hearings are postponed and will be rescheduled post-disruption
Employers should monitor updates from WSIB and be prepared for administrative delays.
📉 Job Cuts Making Headlines
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA): Cutting approx. 280 jobs in Ottawa and nearby areas
Booz Allen Hamilton: Announced a 7% workforce reduction (~2,500 jobs), primarily affecting their civil sector
What This Means for Employers
Ontario’s labour laws and employment dynamics are becoming increasingly complex. These changes reflect a broader shift toward transparency, safety, and employee rights. Businesses must stay agile, informed, and compliant.
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