In today’s business climate in Ontario, change is everywhere and companies must adapt to survive. HR compliance and due diligence remains a critical consideration for competitive success. Ensure that your company has the right information and tools to comply with highly complex, ever-changing HR laws and employment laws.

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2. Employment
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3. When you hire employees in Ontario, you
need to familiarize yourself with a variety of
legislation, or have access to an HR
professional that can advise you.
The following is a brief overview.

4. LegislativeRequirements
 Employment Standards Act
 Ontario Human Rights Code
 Occupational Health and Safety Act
 Access for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
 Pay Equity Act
 Workplace Safety and Insurance Act
 Personal Information Protection and
Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)

5. LegislativeRequirements
 Hours of Work and Pay
 Payment of Wages and Payroll
 Vacation Pay
 Leaves of Absence
 Termination and Severance Pay
 Temporary Help

6. LegislativeRequirements
The Ontario Human Rights Code states that
it is public policy in Ontario to recognize
the dignity and worth of every person and
to provide equal rights and opportunities
without discrimination.
The Code prohibits actions that discriminate
against people based on a protected ground.

7. LegislativeRequirements
 Duties of Employers/Employees
 Safety Training
 Joint Health & Safety Committee
 Workplace Violence and Harassment
 Workplace Hazardous Materials (WHMIS)
 Right to Refuse Unsafe Work

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9. LegislativeRequirements
The Office of the Employer Advisor is an
independent agency of the Ministry of
Labour.
They provide expert advice and
representation to employers in Ontario on
workplace safety and insurance issues.
The OEA is funded through the premiums
paid by employers to the WSIB, and as such
there is no additional charge to employers.

10. LegislativeRequirements
The Accessibility for Ontarians with
Disabilities Act (AODA) became law in 2005.
The government of Ontario has developed
mandatory accessibility standards that
identifies, removes, and prevents barriers for
people with disabilities.
The AODA applies to all levels of government,
non-profits, and private sector businesses
across Ontario who have one or more staff.

11. LegislativeRequirements
Pay Equity is "equal pay for work of equal
value".
It requires employers to identify and correct
the gender discrimination that may be present
in their pay practices.
The wages of employees in female job classes
must at least equal the wages of employees in
male job classes found to be comparable in
value based on skill, effort, responsibility and
working conditions.

12. LegislativeRequirements
 Personal Information Protection and
Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
 PIPEDA sets out strict ground rules for how
private sector organizations can collect, use
or disclose the personal information of their
employees and customers

13. Interviewing
There are many important legal
guidelines to follow when preparing for
an interview. Even the well-planned
interview can be legally questioned.
Each interviewer must attempt to
conduct a reliable and valid interview,
and to communicate effectively the skills
required for the position.
Avoid asking questions related to any
Prohibited Grounds.

14. ProhibitedGrounds
Age Family Status
Ancestry Marital Status
Citizenship Gender Identity/Expression
Ethnic Origin Colour/Race
Place of Origin Gender
Creed/Religion Record of Offences
Disability Sexual orientation

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