Linx Team · 11/22/2025
Canadian employment law is a patchwork of federal and provincial regulations, and 2024-2025 brought significant changes. From Ontario's non-compete ban to federal sick leave updates and the growing pay transparency movement, employers need to update policies and practices. Here's what changed and what to do about it.
Ontario banned most non-compete agreements in 2022, but employers are still figuring out the implications. The law prohibits non-competes for most employees, with narrow exceptions.
Federally regulated employers (banking, telecom, transportation, etc.) must now provide 10 days of paid sick leave annually. This is more generous than most provincial standards.
Pay transparency legislation is spreading across Canada. BC, PEI, and Newfoundland have passed laws, and other provinces are considering similar requirements.
With regulations varying by province and changing regularly, here's the practical checklist for staying compliant.