Technology has made it easier than ever to monitor how work gets done. With the rise of hybrid and remote work, digital productivity tools, and AI‑enabled systems, workplace monitoring has become a key compliance issue for Ontario employers.
Ontario does not have a single, comprehensive statute governing employee privacy in the workplace. However, under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”), employers with 25 or
Ontario’s introduction of long-term illness leave (“LTI Leave”) significantly expands statutory leave entitlements. While the statutory framework appears straightforward, the real legal risk lies in how it intersects with human rights accommodation obligations.
The Statutory Framework
Effective June 19, 2025, the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”) provides eligible employees with up to 27 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave
Workplace harassment is not a new concept. What is new is where it happens. With hybrid and remote work now embedded in everyday operations, Ontario has made it clear that harassment does not stop at the office door or the login screen. If it happens online and is connected to work, it is a workplace issue.
Ontario employers should be preparing now for an upcoming minimum wage increase that will take effect later this year.
Ontario minimum wage increasing October 1, 2026
On April 1, the Ontario government has announced that the general minimum wage will increase from $17.60 to $17.95 per hour effective October 1, 2026. This annual increase is tied to Ontario’s