Did you know that thousands of Ontario workers are denied basic workplace rights—like a minimum wage, vacation pay, WSIB coverage and severance—because their employers incorrectly classify them as "independent contractors" rather than employees? This can happen in any sector, but is especially common among app-based gig workers, cleaners, construction workers, personal service workers, and many low-wage jobs.
Right now, the Employment Standards Act (ESA) is unclear and confusing about who is an employee. My new bill, the Preventing Worker Misclassification Act, will make it clear that these workers are employees. It will make Ontario the first province to legislate the gold standard ABC test for worker classification, which sets out a clear, easy to understand three-part test for determining whether someone is an employee and puts the onus on the person hiring to prove that a worker is not an employee.
The legislature will debate my bill on November 17, and will have the opportunity to pass laws that make life better for thousands of Ontario workers. Add you name here to show your support and join the fight to end the exploitation of gig and contract workers!
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