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Province hikes OHSA maximum fine

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Province hikes OHSA maximum fine

TORONTO — The Ontario government’s Working for Workers Act, 2023 has received Royal Assent, meaning Ontario now has the highest maximum corporate fine under workplace health and safety legislation in Canada.

Last year, the government raised fines under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OSHA) for corporate directors to a maximum of $1.5 million and for all other persons, fines were raised to a maximum of $500,000.

The new legislation amends the OSHA to increase the maximum fine for corporations convicted of an offence under the OHSA from $1.5 million to $2 million, stated a release.

 The legislation also strengthens protections for vulnerable and migrant workers by establishing higher fines for businesses and individuals who are convicted of withholding a foreign national’s passport or work permit. There are also changes to protect remote workers during mass firings and expanding reasons reservists can take military leave.

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