Bill 190 Ontario Hiring Compliance Checklist

Get your step-by-step guide to staying compliant in 2026

Is your hiring process audit-ready for 2026?

Many Ontario employers won’t realize they’re exposed until it’s too late.

Who this is for

Built for teams hiring in Ontario

This checklist is designed for:

  • Enterprise HR teams

  • Mid-sized talent acquisition departments

  • Small organizations without dedicated HR

  • Hiring managers responsible for interviews

  • Leaders accountable for compliance and risk

If you hire in Ontario, this applies to you.

Bill 190 Readiness

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A simple view of what hiring teams need to track.

Posting rules

Tracked

AI disclosure

Ready

45-day follow-up

Scheduled

3-year retention

Audit-ready

Technical Precision. Cultural Fit. That’s Our STACK.

What the Checklist Covers

The Bill 190 Compliance Checklist walks through every stage of the hiring process.

Step 1

Before posting

Confirm salary range rules, vacancy type, and a compliant job description before anything goes live.

Step 2

Public posting

Ensure salary visibility, AI disclosures, follow-up language, and employer identification meet Ontario requirements.

Step 3

Interview + screening

Handle recording consent, document AI-assisted steps, keep questions consistent, and capture human decision points.

Step 4

45-day follow-up

Meet mandatory follow-up timelines with consistent, logged communication for every interviewed candidate.

Step 5

Recordkeeping

Retain the right documents, in the right structure, for the required three-year period.

Each section includes a clear checklist you can apply immediately.

Silance is a liability. Let’s fix your workflow.

Most Ontario employers are one ‘ghosted’ candidate away from a Bill 190 violation. Download the checklist to assess whether your current process complies with the law.

Download the Bill 190 Ontario Hiring Compliance Checklist

Are you prepared for Bill 190?

Most Ontario employers are unprepared for 2026 compliance changes.

Bill 190 increases transparency expectations for Ontario employers. A missing disclosure or incomplete record can expose your organization to compliance issues.

This checklist helps you stay structured, consistent, and audit-ready.

Our Commitment

To support hiring teams with a process that is organized, compliant, and respectful of everyone involved.

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Missing salary is one of the most common reasons postings become non-compliant.

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