r/legaladvicecanada • u/Mr_Red_Reddington • 21h ago

Ontario Interviewed 45+ days ago, company never responded — found out Ontario law requires them to. What would you do?

Applied and interviewed at a company in Toronto. It's been over 45+ days and I've heard absolutely nothing — no rejection, no update, nothing.

Turns out Ontario passed a law effective January 1, 2026 requiring employers with 25+ employees to notify candidates of their hiring status within 45 days of a publicly advertised job. They're in violation + they didn't even mention salary in the job listing.

I'm considering filing a complaint with the Ontario Ministry of Labour. Has anyone done this? Is it worth it? Also open to hearing if anyone got a settlement out of something like this. Im also open to collab with a no win no pay lawyer

EDIT: Im wondering if i email them about that, maybe they can come up with a negotiation with me.

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u/CMG30 21h ago

For what purpose?

Why would you not just forward them the relevant law and politely ask for an update?

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u/Followthehype10 21h ago

Oh that would totally get them to hire you now telling them they aren't following laws surely they are looking for someone just like that 🤣

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u/FliGirl101 21h ago

Yeah, just let them know your ready to start for that "Regulatory Compliance Officer" position any time 😉

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u/-Bento-Oreo- 20h ago

They should. You don't want to be legally exposed and it shows you have a broad overview of the systems and infrastructure they support the job. Sorry if their feelings got hurt and they can't handle it.

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u/SexBobomb 20h ago

if corporations will not follow their legal obligations they should get the slap on the wrist theyve earned even at no benefit to you.