As temperatures rise across Ontario, heat stress (or heat illness) becomes more than a seasonal inconvenience—it becomes a serious workplace hazard. While Ontario does not have heat-specific legislation, employers still carry clear legal responsibilities under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) to protect workers illness and injury. Understanding legal requirements and best practices can help employers reduce risk, protect their workers, and avoid liability. Photo by Fatih Turan...

Get ahead of Ontario's new Elevating Work Platforms regulation requirements, coming January 2027.

Updates to Ontario’s Employment Standards Act are now in effect. Changes have been made to rules and exemptions regarding job postings.