Bill 190, the Working for Workers Five Act, 2024 - Occupational Health and Safety Act

The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) have opened commentary for Bill 190, the Working for Workers Five Act.

Bill 190 would amend the Occupational Health and Safety Act to:

• amend the definition of harassment to include protection against virtual harassment to reflect modern workplaces.
• allow for the use of electronic copies of the Act, policies, etc. to meet 'posting' requirements under the OHSA.
• allow for joint health and safety committee meetings to be held virtually.
• require washroom facilities that are provided to workers to be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
• add new requirements for specific workplace parties to keep, maintain, and make available records of cleaning of workplace
• washroom facilities as prescribed in regulation (regulatory amendments to follow).

For further information on the proposed changes, click here.

Comments are due on June 10 2024