Ontario Protecting Workers’ Paycheques by Banning Uniform Charges at Large Companies

April 14, 2026

As part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario and build a more competitive, resilient and self-reliant economy, Ontario is taking action to put more money back in workers’ pockets with proposed changes to the Employments Standards Act, 2000 to ban employers from charging employees for required uniforms. In addition, the proposed new STAR Act would improve the transparency and oversight of talent agencies to better protect performers’ paycheques in the entertainment industry.

These proposed changes are part of a broader package of measures the government is introducing in the coming days to continue delivering on its plan to protect workers and make Ontario the most competitive place in the G7 to invest, create jobs and do business.

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En: Banning Uniform Charges

Fr: Interdiction des frais liés à l’uniforme