What are the statutory holiday entitlements for Ontario employees?
Ontario employees are entitled to 9 public holidays per year. If required to work on a holiday, employees receive premium pay or a substitute day...
Ontario employees are entitled to 9 public holidays per year. If required to work on a holiday, employees receive premium pay or a substitute day...
Temporary layoffs are permitted under certain conditions, such as a lack of work or seasonal employment. Layoffs beyond ESA’s specified limits may be deemed termination,...
Employees are entitled to a 30-minute unpaid meal break after 5 hours of work. Employers may also provide shorter, paid breaks at their discretion.
In Ontario, employees are entitled to 3 days of unpaid sick leave and 3 days of unpaid family responsibility leave per calendar year.
Whistleblowing protections allow employees to report workplace violations without fear of reprisal. The ESA and OHSA have specific protections for employees who report violations.
Termination pay is based on an employee’s length of service, ranging from 1 to 8 weeks of regular pay. Severance pay applies to employees with...
Equal pay for equal work means employees doing substantially similar work must be paid the same, regardless of their sex, employment status, or other protected...
Minors aged 14-17 can work in most jobs, but employers must follow additional rules, like obtaining parental consent and limiting work hours.
Employers hiring foreign workers must comply with federal immigration laws and obtain proper permits. Foreign workers are also protected under the ESA.