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- Mandatory Written Employment Statements in Ontario: An Employer’s Guide
Mandatory Written Employment Statements in Ontario: An Employer’s Guide
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Olivia Cicchini, Employment Relations Expert
(Last updated )


Olivia Cicchini, Employment Relations Expert
(Last updated )
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- What is the new requirement under Ontario ESA?
- What job details are mandatory on these employment statements?
- Are any types of employment excluded from this new ESA provision?
- Does this new ESA requirement cover seasonal employees?
- What are the consequences of violating this new requirement?
- What do employers have to do to avoid fines?
- Will issuing employment statements not be enough to ward off legal risks?
- What are the benefits of a written employment agreement over simply providing these job terms in writing?
- What kind of legal risks does a written employment agreement help avoid?
- What is common law notice?
- When is an employee entitled to common law notice?
- Do you have questions about the new legal requirement effective July 1, 2025?