Bill 149, Ontario's New Pay Transparency Rules

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    Peninsula Team, Peninsula Team

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    From January 1, 2026, small business owners in Ontario will need to adapt to new rules around pay transparency as part of Working for Workers Four Act, 2024 (also called Bill 149).

    Is your business ready for the changes coming into effect under Bill 149?

    Starting January 1, 2026, small business owners in Ontario will need to adapt to new rules around pay transparency as part of Working for Workers Four Act, 2024 (also called Bill 149).

    What's changing? Does Bill 149 apply to my business? What are employers required to do? What are the benefits of pay transparency? What is the difference between pay transparency and pay equity? How can I prepare?

    To answer all such questions, our HR experts have written a detailed guide on the new requirements under Bill 149.

    If you have any further questions about the new legislative requirements or need support implementing these changes in your workplace, please contact Peninsula at 1 (833) 247-3652 to speak with one of our certified HR experts.