Pivotal releases Ontario employer checklist: firms with 25+ staff need disconnecting and e-monitoring policies by March 1
Key points
- Ontario counts headcount on January 1 to determine obligations
- Employers with 25 or more employees must have disconnecting-from-work and electronic monitoring policies by March 1
- The AODA compliance report for organizations with 20+ staff is due December 31, 2026
Pivotal Integrated HR Solutions has published an Ontario employer risk checklist for 2027, outlining obligations at headcounts of 6, 10, 20, 25 and 50. Ontario counts headcount on January 1; employers with 25 or more employees must have disconnecting-from-work and electronic monitoring policies in place by March 1. The AODA compliance report for organizations with 20+ staff is due December 31, 2026. The checklist contains 25 required items and 11 practical questions, takes about 15 minutes to complete, and gives A to D risk ratings. This is for reference only and does not constitute legal advice.
What employers should do
- Employers with 25 or more staff should have disconnecting-from-work and electronic monitoring policies in place by March 1
- Organizations with 20+ staff should submit the AODA compliance report by December 31, 2026
Original report: Canadian HR Reporter ↗AI-assisted brief; may contain inaccuracies. Rely on the original reports and official documents. For information only; not legal, immigration or insurance advice.