40 hours, overtime > 40 hours/week or > 8 hours/day
National Holidays
New Year’s Day
Good Friday
Easter Monday (not a statutory holiday in all provinces)
Victoria Day
Canada Day
Civic Holiday (not a statutory holiday in all provinces)
Labour Day
Thanksgiving Day
Remembrance Day (statutory in some provinces)
Christmas Day
Boxing Day (not a statutory holiday in all provinces)
Leave
Paid general holidays include 10 days – such as New Year’s Day and Canada Day – while vacation benefits consist of 2 weeks after 1 year of employment (equivalent to 4% of wages) and 3 weeks after 6 years (equivalent to 6% of wages).
Employment Contracts
No. No federal law mandates written employment contracts but they are highly recommended to address locally mandated issues.
Types of Employment
There are two types of employment: Employees and Independent Contractors.
Employment Costs
There are no specific employment costs.
IC Class Factors
There are no Independent Contractor (IC) classification factors.
Labor Leasing
There is no specific legislation on labour leasing, but temporary staffing agencies must adhere to employment standards and safety regulations.
Minimum Wage Requirements
The minimum wage is $16.05.
Medical Benefits
There is no requirement for medical benefits, but employers must adhere to employment contract terms if provided.
Probationary Periods
The probationary period lasts for 90 days, during which no termination notice is required.
Termination Notice
The termination notice requirements are as follows: Employees with 90 days to 3 years of service require 2 weeks of notice. Those with 3 to 4 years of service require 3 weeks of notice, and employees with more than 4 years of service require 4 weeks of notice.
Severance
There is no mandatory severance pay requirement.
Pre-hire Checks
Pre-hire checks are permitted with consent and must be relevant to the job.
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