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Ontario, Canada, has legislated against employers ghosting job candidates, requiring notification within 45 days of a final interview and salary transparency in ads. In the UK, a new petition seeks similar legal requirements amid reports of widespread ghosting and a challenging job market.
Facts First
- Ontario has changed its Employment Standards Act to legislate against employers ghosting candidates after interviews.
- Companies with over 25 employees must notify candidates within 45 days of their final interview regarding their success status.
- Employers who fail to respond can face fines of up to CA $100,000 (approximately £50,000).
- The law also requires employers to disclose salary ranges in job advertisements.
- A UK petition calling for a similar legal requirement had gathered 98 signatures at the time of writing.
What Happened
Ontario, Canada, has amended its Employment Standards Act to legislate against employers ghosting candidates after job interviews. Companies with more than 25 employees must notify candidates within 45 days of their final interview regarding their success status. Employers who fail to respond can face fines of up to CA $100,000 following the law's implementation in January. The law also requires employers to disclose salary ranges in job advertisements. Allison Venditti, founder of the Toronto-based Moms at Work network, campaigned for the legislation. In the UK, a petition has been launched calling for a legal requirement for employers to respond to interviewees.
Why this Matters to You
If you are applying for jobs, you may face less uncertainty about your application status, particularly in Ontario, as employers there are now legally obligated to provide a response within a set timeframe. The requirement for salary ranges in job ads could also make compensation expectations clearer before you apply. In the UK, where recent figures show unemployment is nearing a five-year high while wage growth slows, the petition indicates a growing push for similar protections. A 2025 report found that 63% of candidates in the UK and Ireland reported being ghosted by employers after interviews, suggesting the issue is widespread.
What's Next
The Ontario law is now in effect, and its enforcement may set a precedent for other jurisdictions. The UK petition may gain more signatures and could lead to parliamentary discussion, though its current traction is limited. Employers in Ontario will need to adjust their hiring processes to comply with the new notification and salary transparency rules. Other regions may observe the impact of this legislation and consider similar measures.