
If you’re working in Ontario—whether in an office, on a job site, or through a gig app—big changes are coming that could affect your rights on the job. New employment rules are rolling out in 2025 and 2026, aimed at closing gaps that have left many workers in the dark or under-protected. From extended sick leave to more honest job ads, here’s what’s new—and how it stacks up against what we had before. 1. More Time to Heal: Sick Leave Extended to 27 Weeks Before: Most workers were only entitled to 3 unpaid sick days under Ontario’s Employment Standards Act…