In Ontario, you might sue with the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development if you think the Employment Standards Act (ESA), Employment Protection for Foreign Nationals Act (EPFNA) or Protecting Child Performers Act (PCPA) is being violated.

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Suing

You can submit a claim online for any concerns associating with the Employment Standards Act (ESA) or Employment Protection for Foreign Nationals Act (EPFNA).

Sue

You can also sue online for problems connecting to the Protecting Child Performers Act (PCPA).

File a PCPA claim

Watch the submitting a claim video to comprehend what to expect when filing a work standards declare

If you have already begun a claim

If you have actually already begun or filed a claim through the claimant portal, you can:

- check in to continue your claim
- check the status of your claim
- upload documents to your claim.
Creating a My Ontario account

If you have actually formerly registered for the claimant website using a ONe-Key account, please select the sign-in/ develop account button and develop a My Ontario account utilizing the exact same email address that was utilized when you registered in the claimant website. If you do not use the very same e-mail address, you will not be able to see any of your formerly sent claims. If you need help, please contact the Employment Standards Information Centre.

Sign-in/ create account

Watch the claimant portal video for an overview of the portal features, consisting of how to sign-up and utilize the website.

Internet web browser requirements

To submit a claim online utilizing e-claim or to access the claimant website you need to use:

- Chrome
- Firefox
- Microsoft Edge
- Safari
Other web browsers may work, however they are not supported by the e-claim or claimant website.

PDF claim forms

You can also submit an ESA or EPFNA claim utilizing the PDF claim type.

Submit your claim by:

- fax to 1-888-252-4684 or
mail to:

Provincial Claims Centre Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development 70 Foster Drive, Suite 410 Roberta Bondar Place Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario P6A 6V4


Employment Standards Act declares

Most staff members operating in Ontario are covered by the ESA. However, some workers are not covered by the ESA and some employees who are covered by the ESA have unique guidelines and/or exemptions that may use to them.

A claim might be made when you believe your company has actually violated your rights under the ESA.

Examples of ESA infractions consist of:

- Failure to pay a staff member the correct rate of pay and/or public vacation pay, trip pay or other wages they are entitled to under the ESA.
- Not providing a staff member with time off for an entitled leave of absence under the ESA or punishing a staff member for taking such a leave.
- Not offering an employee with wage declarations or other required documents.
To learn more, go to Your Guide to the Employment Standards Act or the Guide to special guidelines and exemptions.

The ESA is not the only law that uses to Ontario work environments. The rules under the ESA are minimum requirements. You may have higher rights under:

- an employment contract
- collective contract
- the common law
- other legislation
If you have questions about your privileges, you might want to contact an attorney.

Time limits for filing an ESA claim

There are time limitations that apply to submitting an ESA claim. Generally, you need to submit a claim within two years of the supposed ESA infraction. If you submit a claim within the two-year limitation an employment requirements officer will examine the claim.

Similarly, if your company owes you wages, the salaries must have been owed to you in the two years before your claim was declared the salaries to be recoverable under the ESA.

Employment Protection for Foreign Nationals Act claims

A claim may be made when you believe your company or a recruiter has actually breached your rights under the EPFNA.

The EPFNA uses to foreign nationals who work or are seeking work in Ontario through an immigration or foreign momentary worker program. For instance, if you are working or trying to find operate in Ontario through the federal Temporary Foreign Worker Program, or the Seasonal Agricultural Laborer Program, the EPFNA would likely use to you.

Examples of EPFNA offenses consist of:

- a recruiter charging you any charges
- an employer charging you for hiring costs (with limited exceptions).
- a recruiter or company holding onto your property (such as a passport).
- a recruiter or employer punishing you for asking about or exercising your EPFNA rights.
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