Ontario’s new rules for job postings a ‘step in the right direction’: experts
Global News
New rules are coming into effect on Jan. 1 in Ontario that will require companies with 25 or more employees to provide compensation details in advertisements for job postings.
Starting Thursday, job seekers in Ontario could have a better idea how much money they could earn before they apply.
New job posting rules will take effect, including pay transparency, and employment experts say that could help Ontario job seekers, although some argue the rules could go further.
“It’s a step in the right direction, I think it’s a baby step,” said Jon Pinkus, partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP.
The Ontario government introduced the new laws in 2023, requiring employers with 25 or more staff to include the expected pay or pay range in publicly advertised jobs starting Jan. 1, 2026.
“It is unique in the sense that the Employment Standards Act typically only protects people who are already employed whereas this is something that protects people who are not yet employed,” said Pinkus.
Under the new rules, companies must post either a specific compensation amount or a pay range that is no wider than $50,000 — for example a range of $60,000 to $110,000 — the only exception being jobs where the top end surpasses $200,000 annually or the pay is equivalent to $200,000 or more.
Bonuses, commissions, and other forms of compensation must also be disclosed.
In a statement to Global News, Ontario Minister of Labour, Immigration, Skills and Training David Piccini said the goal is to create a fairer job market.
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