The Ontario Labour Relations Board is an independent, adjudicative tribunal issuing decisions based upon the evidence presented and submissions made to it by the parties, and upon its interpretation and determination of the relevant legislation and jurisprudence. It plays a fundamental role in the labour relations regime in Ontario and encourages harmonious relations between employers, employees and trade unions by dealing with matters before it as expeditiously and as fairly as reasonably possible.


COVID-19 Operations

Effective September 6, 2022, the Board’s Rules, Information Bulletins, Forms and other documents will be amended to take into account certain revisions to the Board’s procedures. Those revisions are summarized in the Notice to Community dated August 19, 2022 that is posted on the Board’s website and linked here.


Forms

Electronic Submission Form

Daily Hearing Schedule

E-Filing


Contacting The Board
Address:
505 University Avenue, 2nd Floor
Toronto, ON
M5G 2P1

Phone: 416-326-7500
Toll-free: 1-877-339-3335
Hearing Impaired (TTY): 416-212-7036
With COVID restrictions, the OLRB's Client Service Representatives can be reached directly including for assistance with e-filing as follows:

Normand R. - 416-268-1748
Marquita - (437) 331-7548
Rene B. - (437) 771-1890

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Notices to Community

  • New Part-time Vice-Chairs - May 26, 2023

    The Board welcomes Jason Hanson, Allan Kaufman, Brian Mulroney, Scott Thompson and Paul Young as part-time Vice-Chairs.

    Full Notice


  • Vice-Chair Posting (Full-Time) – May 12, 2023

    The Ontario Labour Relations Board has posted the attached full-time Vice-Chair posting. Applications are due on or before May 31, 2023. For more information and how to apply, please visit https://www.pas.gov.on.ca/Home/Advertisement/855



  • Resumption of In-Person Hearings

    The community is reminded that as of April 3, 2023, all new matters filed under any Act will be scheduled for in-person hearings and mediations, except for those proceedings which are presumptively scheduled for hearing by videoconference (listed in Part A of the Board’s November 21, 2022 Notice to Community).

    Full Notice
  • In-Person Hearings and Electronic Document Display at In-Person Hearings - February 28, 2023

    Full Notice


  • Filing of Documents - January 20, 2023

    Effective February 1, 2023, the OLRB is implementing a standard document-naming protocol.

    Full Notice


  • Amendments to Forms - December 23, 2022

    Please take notice that a number of changes to forms have been made.            

    Full Notice


  • Reminder re: email delivery of applications - December 15, 2022

    Parties are reminded that delivery of an application by e-mail is no longer a permitted method of delivery, except where consent is obtained. Please see the Board’s August 19, 2022 Notice to Community.

    Full Notice


  • In-Person Hearings - November 21, 2022

    The return to in-person hearings and mediations will proceed as follows.          

    Full Notice


  • Changes to Board Procedures - September 6, 2022

    Effective September 6, 2022, the Board’s Rules, Information Bulletins, Forms and other documents will be amended to take into account certain revisions to the Board’s procedures.

    Full Notice


  • Request for Submissions - Video Hearings - April 5, 2022

    In light of the lifting of many pandemic-related restrictions by the Province, the Ontario Labour Relations Board is currently reviewing its operations, including the conduct of hearings and mediations.

    Full Notice


  • Revised Forms - February 25, 2022

    Please take notice that certain of the Board’s Forms, including but not limited to Forms A-71, A-72, A-77 and A-78, have been revised.

    Full Notice


  • Information Bulletin 32 - January 25, 2022

    Effective immediately, the Board has amended Information Bulletin 32, Construction Open Period – Displacement and Termination Applications.

    Full Notice


  • Announcement - January 25, 2022

    The Ontario Labour Relations Board is pleased to announce that Brian O’Byrne has been appointed by the Province as Chair of the Board following a competition held by the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development, effective February 28, 2022.

    Full Notice


  • Amended Rules, New Information Bulletins and Forms - January 4, 2022

    Please take notice that a number of changes to forms have been made.

    Full Notice


  • Notice Regarding Electronic Voting - March 4, 2020

    The Ontario Labour Relations Board conducts votes under the Labour Relations Act, 1995, the Colleges Collective Bargaining Act, and the Public Sector Labour Relations Transition Act. Votes are held in applications for certification and termination of bargaining rights, sale of a business, final offer votes and in some public sector amalgamation cases. The Board has the authority to determine how, where and when the votes will be conducted and they can be in-person or electronic (meaning either on-line or by telephone).

    Full Notice