Hours of Work
Employees are entitled to this many consecutive hours off work each week.
8-11
Employees are entitled to this much vacation pay after working for one year
What is 2 Weeks?
Employees are entitled to this much notice (or pay in lieu) if they are terminated without cause.
0
Who enforces the ESA rules?
The Ministry of Labour
There is a maximum number of hours an employee can work in a day without earning overtime pay
8
Employees can take this type of leave for the birth or adoption of a child.
What is maternity leave?
Employees who have worked for this length of time are entitled to severance pay.
5 years
When was the ESA first introduced and why?
The ESA was first introduced in 1968 as the Employment Standards Act, 1968. It aimed to protect workers' rights and ensure fair treatment in the workplace.
To calculate minimum wage, employers must consider this factor
What is the number of hours worked?
Employees must be given this much notice before their vacation time can be scheduled.
What is 2 weeks' notice?
Employers can terminate an employee without notice if there is this type of cause.
theft, fraud, violence
Which ministries enforce the ESA?
Employees must be given this much notice before their vacation time can be scheduled.
2 weeks
Employees can take this type of leave to care for a family member with a serious medical condition.
What is 44 hours?
This government agency handles complaints about wrongful dismissal.
the Labour Program of Employment and Social Development
What are the key main points from the Employment Standards Act?
Minimum wage, hours of work, overtime pay, vacation time, termination of employment.