Canada has both federally and provincially regulated employment standards that help protect workers across the country. These set out the employment conditions for hours of work, payment of wages, time off, vacation, holidays, and more.
To help ensure your Time Off Policies follow your employment agreements and local employment standards, we've compiled a list of the regulations for each governed area of Canada. Click on each tab to learn more.
Federal Employment Standards
These standards apply to employees working in federally regulated businesses.
Employment Standards by Province
Every Province in Canada has employment standards that are enforced throughout the region. Find the applicable province below to learn about the laws in your area.
- Alberta Employment Standards
- British Columbia Employment Standards
- Manitoba Employment Standards
- New Brunswick Employment Standards
- Newfoundland Employment Standards
- Nova Scotia Employment Standards
- Ontario Employment Standards
- Prince Edward Island Employment Standards
- Québec Employment Standards
- Saskatchewan Employment Standards
Employment Standards by Territory
Each Territory in Canada has employment standards that are enforced throughout the region. Find the applicable territory below to learn about the laws in your area.
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