Event – Staffing Legal Update: Navigating Licensing & Refresher on Job Posting Changes (October 2025)

Staffing Legal Update: Worker Classification Strategies & Refresher on Job Postings in Ontario

Staffing & Recruitment Industry | March 24, 2026 at 11:00 AM EST

Ontario’s staffing landscape continues to shift, and agencies face a growing mix of challenges—from worker classification and job posting requirements to licensing updates, enforcement priorities, and managing misclassification risk.

To help you navigate these changes, PROLINK is hosting the next session in our Staffing Legal Update series with partners ACSESS, Hicks Morley, and IT360 Financial. This one-hour webinar will deliver timely updates and actionable insights for staffing firms, recruiters, and independent consultants—and introduce an exclusive new program from IT360 Financial designed specifically for ACSESS members.

What You’ll Learn:

Red Tape Reduction & Licensing: Updates on meetings with the Ministry of Red Tape Reduction, licensing changes, and ACSESS’ commitment to hold unethical operators accountable.
Federal Engagement: Understand ACSESS’s role in federal roundtable discussions and ongoing consultations that shape staffing policies.
Worker Classification: Explore ACSESS’s new guidance tools and key legal principles to make informed decisions when classifying workers.
Job Posting Requirements: A concise overview of Ontario’s updated job posting rules, including key compliance considerations for staffing agencies.
Misclassification & Risk Transfer: Learn how Employment Practices Liability Insurance can help manage misclassification risk and protect your organization.
Introducing the IT360 Financial Program: Discover the two-pillar framework that helps independent consultants optimize corporate taxes and protect business status, while strengthening agency employee offerings with group benefits through RV Social Benefits, a partner firm of People Corporation.

Your Expert Panel:

The webinar will be moderated by Matthew Calvin, PROLINK’s Chief Compliance & Privacy Officer, with insights from:

ACSESS, the national voice of recruiting, employment, and staffing services
Hicks Morley, a leading Canadian labour and employment law firm
IT360 Financial, specialists in financial, tax, and corporate solutions for independent IT consultants and contractors

Why You Should Attend:

Receive timely updates and insights on Ontario staffing regulations and compliance
Gain practical guidance on worker classification, job postings, licensing, and risk management
Be among the first to learn about the ACSESS-exclusive IT360 Financial Program and how it can benefit your agency and independent consultants

Secure your spot today for a detailed and informative discussion!

Register Now!

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MEET YOUR PANEL

Matthew Calvin, CIP, CRM

Assistant Vice President, Staffing & Risk Management Solutions, PROLINK

Matthew has been a licensed commercial insurance broker for over 15 years, with extensive experience in several industry sectors, including market research, financial institutions, and management consulting. For the last 10 years, he has focused exclusively on the Staffing, Recruitment, & Executive Search industry and has seen risk from every perspective. As the leader of PROLINK’s Staffing & Recruitment Solutions Practice, Matthew works with clients to develop tailored, practical, and innovative risk management solutions that align with their unique needs, business operations, and strategic objectives.

Mary McIninch

Executive Director, Government Relations, ACSESS

Mary joined the Association of Canadian Search, Employment and Staffing Services (ACSESS) in 2000. She works closely with staff and elected leaders to develop ACSESS as a leading industry association and provides comprehensive government relations services representing members’ interests in jurisdictions across Canada. Her passion lies in advancing the staffing services industry’s interests across all sectors through advocacy, research, education, and the promotion of high legal, ethical, and professional standards. Mary is fluently bilingual and is a member of the Quebec Bar Association.

Craig Rix, LL.B

Managing Partner, Hicks Morley

Craig Rix is Hicks Morley’s Managing Partner and is a labour and employment lawyer in the firm’s Toronto office. Craig’s practice is dedicated to change management, collective bargaining negotiations, and rights arbitration advocacy in both the public and private sectors. His areas of practice include Employment Law and Labour Relations.

Paul E. Broad, LL.B

Counsel, Hicks Morley

Paul Broad is an experienced labour and employment lawyer, with a general labour and employment practice. He works with a variety of employers in both the public and private sectors in a broad range of areas including employment standards, privacy and information management, labour relations, human rights and accessibility-related issues.

Eric Chevrette

President & Founder, IT360 Financial

Eric Chevrette is the President and Founder of IT360 Financial and author of The Wealth Algorithm for IT Consultants. With over 15 years of experience, Eric has transformed how independent IT consultants manage their finances and grow their businesses. At IT360 Financial, his mission is to provide a comprehensive, 360-degree service offering that optimizes income, reduces tax burdens, and delivers tailored strategies for independent consultants.