Staying current with workplace regulations isn’t just about avoiding fines and legal issues—it’s about creating a fair, safe, and legally compliant environment for your employees.
As employment and health and safety laws evolve, employers must remain informed about mandatory policies, postings, required training, and legislative changes.
That’s why we’ve put together a 2025 HR Compliance Checklist—a practical resource to help businesses meet their legal obligations and promote a safe and productive workplace.
✅ Workplace Policies: Employers must implement policies covering health and safety, workplace violence and harassment, accessibility, disconnecting from work, electronic monitoring, privacy, and pay equity.
✅ Required Postings & Documents: Important workplace information, including employment standards and health and safety policies, must be posted or distributed to employees.
✅ Employee Training: Workers need training on occupational health and safety, workplace harassment and violence, WHMIS, and accessibility requirements under AODA and the Ontario Human Rights Code.
✅ Optional Policies: While not legally required, policies on anti-spam (CASL), social media, diversity, drug and alcohol use, and flexible work arrangements can help establish clear expectations.
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Legislative Updates
📌 Bill 190 (Working for Workers Five Act, 2024): Expands the definition of workplace harassment, permits virtual JHSC meetings, limits sick note requests, increases ESA violation fines, and extends OHSA protections to remote workers.
📌 Working for Workers Six Act (Effective December 19, 2024): Additional workplace compliance changes are on the way.
What to Expect in 2025/2026
📌 New Employee Information
📌 Washroom Facilities
📌 Job Postings and Hiring Decisions
