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Employment Standards
This summary is provided for comparison purposes. While the Institute of Professional Management endeavours to provide accurate information, you should consult your provincial labour ministry or legal counsel for the most up to date information.
Minimum Wage $11.15/hour
Hours of Work
& Overtime
overtime, only with employee's consent, when 8 hours/day and/or 40 hours/week exceeded
1 day off each week
3 hours call-in
Paid Statutory Holidays 8 days
New Years Day
Louis Riel Day
Good Friday
Victoria Day
Canada Day
Labour Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
Vacation 2 weeks/year
3 weeks/year after 5 years
Emergency Leave Nil
Pregnancy &
Parental Leave
17 weeks maternity leave
37 weeks parental leave
Termination
of Employment
1 pay period after 30 days of employment
(pay periods must be at least twice per month)

Jurisdiction
Federal
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Newfoundland
Nova Scotia
Nunavut
Northwest Territories
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
Saskatchewan
Yukon
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