Flexible Work, Better Balance
The Employment Standards program in the Ministry of Labour, Immigration Training, and Skills Development (MLITSD) is establishing a new program to address known concerns around temporary help agencies (THAs) and recruiters. Ministry enforcement efforts have uncovered a range of violations of the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA), including those related to minimum wage, overtime pay, vacation pay, public holiday pay, pay periods, wage statements and record keeping among underground THAs. Despite the ministry's ongoing efforts, some THAs persistently do not follow the rules. Recent experience in Ontario suggests significant rates of non-compliance with MLITSDs statutes and underground economic activity among THAs and recruiters revealing a need for greater oversight. This activity negatively impacts law‑abiding THAs and recruiters and creates reputational ri...