Preparing for Ontario’s New Licensing Framework for Temporary Help Agencies and Recruiters

September 20, 2023 - 2023-09-20 11:00 PM 2023-09-20 12:00 PM Preparing for Ontario’s New Licensing Framework for Temporary Help Agencies and Recruiters ACSESS Canada America/New_York

Over the course of the past 18 months, ACSESS has worked closely with Minister McNaughton’s policy team to develop an industry licensing framework and most recently to finalize the regulations. As part of its mandate, ACSESS has long supported and advocated for initiatives to ensure that all temporary help agencies (THAs) comply with their legal obligations. This creates a level playing field for ACSESS member agencies and results in a fairer industry for THAs, their clients and assignment employees alike.

The Ontario government has recently released the remaining details of this new framework, which will be implemented in two stages. Stage 1 will begin on July 1, 2023 and introduce the bulk of the licensing provisions, allowing THAs and recruiters to prepare and submit their license applications. Stage 2 will follow on January 1, 2024, when the remaining provisions, including the prohibition on operating without a license, will come into effect.

What Can You Expect?

During the webinar, we’ll address critical topics and provide valuable insights to ensure your organization is well-prepared and compliant with the new requirements, including:
The definition of “recruiter” for licensing purposes;
How to navigate the licensing process, including information requirements, associated fees, security, and more;
The timing and staged rollout of licensing requirements;
Options in case your application is rejected;
What information will be made part of the public record;
Related amendments to the ESA;
And more!

Join us on Wednesday, September 20th from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST to learn more.

Presenters for this complimentary webinar session include:

Mary McIninch, Executive Director/Director of Government Relations, ACSESS
Paul Broad, Counsel, Hicks Morley
Craig Rix, Managing Partner and Labour and Employment Lawyer, Hicks Morley
Jessica Toldo, Labour and Employment Lawyer, Hicks Morley
Alliya Chawla, Vice President, Strategic Partnerships & Solutions, PROLINK