Bill 77: Speaking Out About, and Reporting On, Workplace Violence and Harassment Act, 2025

This bill most directly affects hospitals and long-term care homes operating in Ontario, which must now publicly post monthly counts of workplace violence and harassment incidents on their websites. Administrators, HR teams, and compliance staff at these facilities will need to implement tracking and reporting systems to meet this new obligation. The expanded anti-reprisal protections apply to all Ontario employers, meaning any business — from a small clinic to a large manufacturing plant — must ensure they do not penalize workers who report or speak publicly about workplace violence, harassment, or other safety concerns. Smaller healthcare employers may feel a disproportionate burden in setting up the required public reporting infrastructure, while all employers need to review their disciplinary and HR policies to ensure compliance with the broadened definition of reprisal.