Five New Year’s Resolutions For Ontario Employers

Ontario employers can be forgiven for a lack of enthusiasm in ringing in 2018. Several significant changes to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (the “ESA”) come into effect as of January 1, 2018 and many employers are scrambling to ensure that their policies and practices are up to date. However, the ESA amendments are not the only employment issues that should be on your radar for 2018. We’ve put together a short list of suggested New Year’s resolutions to help employers proactively address potential workplace issues in 2018 and beyond.

1. Conduct a Compliance Check with the New ESA Requirements

2. Update Your Policies to Address Legalized Cannabis

3. Focus on Internal Investigations

4. Front Line Training on Accommodation and Disability

5. Review Bonus and Commission Templates – Again

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