Effective from last week, the Ontario Ministry of Labour provided upgraded employment standards posters, to be displayed in the workplace beginning May 20, 2015.
This is the sixth version of the employment standards poster and the ministry requires that a copy in English be clearly displayed where each employee is able to view it. The ministry also provides translations of the poster in various languages spoken in Canada. However, a specific language poster can only be displayed alongside the English poster if a majority of employees speak and understand the other language.
The employment standards act also requires that a copy of the poster be given to all employees. Moreover, any hires made after May 20, 2015 must be provided with a copy within 30 days of joining.
The poster is available in English and other languages on the Ministry of Labour’s website.
