Starting July 1, 2025, a new regulation under Ontario’s Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) will require employers to provide specific employment information to newly hired employees in writing. Employers will be required to share the following information before the employee’s first day of work:
- Employer Details
- Legal name of the employer.
- Any operating or business name if different from the legal name.
- Contact Information
- Address, telephone number, and at least one contact name.
- Work Location
- A general description of the anticipated initial work location.
- Compensation
- Starting hourly wage, wage rate, or commission details.
- Pay Schedule
- Pay period and pay day.
- Work Hours
- A general description of the anticipated initial hours of work.