When it comes to generating policies, there are several great resources you can use, however as you get larger, it might be beneficial to use an HR consultant to help adjust and rework your policies to ensure that they are in alignment with government legislation. As there are various legislations that oversee employment, you should be aware of your responsibilities for employees and have policies for how you will manage. Not only policies for the health and safety, but also the hiring, firing, discipline, and accessibility requirements for your organisation. Below is a list of several of the key government legislation and resources for the legislation.

• ESA (Your guide to the Employment Standards Act | ontario.ca)
• WSIB (Home | WSIB)
• Human Rights Commission (Ontario Human Rights Commission | (ohrc.on.ca)) (Guide to the Act (aoda.ca))
• Health and Safety (About Workplace Safety & Prevention Services | WSPS) (Guide to the Occupational Health and Safety Act | ontario.ca)