Ontario's government plans to increase fines for "bad actor" employers violating the Employment Standards Act to $100,000 and enable $5,000 fines for repeat offenders.

Ontario's government plans to increase maximum fines for "bad actor" employers violating the Employment Standards Act to $100,000, along with enabling Ministry of Labour investigators to impose $5,000 fines on repeat offenders, multiplied by the number of affected employees. This move aims to tackle workplace breaches, encourage compliance, and deter employers from violating employment standards.

May 05, 2024
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