The details in Ontario’s new employee tracking legislation

Interview Summary

As the workplace continues to change as a result of the pandemic, employers and employees have had to adapt. Proposed legislation (Bill 88: Working for Workers, 2022) has raised more questions regarding employee rights. What should employees be aware of as their employers seek to evolve with a post-pandemic workplace?

Alex Lucifero, an Ottawa employment lawyer and managing partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP joins CTV News Ottawa to illuminate the rights of employees in regards to employee tracking and employer obligations.

Interview Notes

• What does this new tracking legislation mean for employees in Ontario?
• Does Ontario already have employment laws regarding employee monitoring and tracking?
• Have there been more concerns regarding employee monitoring due to the shift to working remotely?
• Do employees have the right to refuse to be tracked if they use employer equipment?