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A recent example is the new electronic monitoring law that recently came in effect in Ontario. As of October 11, 2022, employers with more than 25 employees are required to implement a policy that explains to employees if, how, under what circumstances, and why they may be being monitored electronically.  With the passage of the Working for Workers Act 2 in April, Ontario became the first province to require electronic monitoring policies and protect workers’ privacy whether they are in the office, at home, or at the job site.