Provinces and Territories

The employment standards legislation in each province and territory within Canada sets out the minimum legal requirements that an employer must follow within areas such as minimum wage, statutory holidays, vacation and leaves, notice of termination and severance pay and many more.

Please visit the resources to find information relating to these laws impacting the employment relationship.

Alberta

• Employment Standards
• Workplace Legislation
• Frequently Asked Questions

British Columbia

• Information for Employers
• Quick Reference Guide – for Employers
• Employment Standards Factsheets

Manitoba

• Human Resources for Employers
• Employment Standards
• Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba

New Brunswick

• General Information
• Employment Standards Act

Newfoundland and Labrador

• Labour Relations
• Labour Standards Frequently Asked Questions
• Information for Employers

Northwest Territories

• Employment Standards
• Frequently Asked Questions

Nova Scotia

• Employment Rights
• Guide to the Labour Standards Code of Nova Scotia

Nunavut

• Labour Standards

Ontario

• Employment Standards
• What Businesses Need to Know

Prince Edward Island

• Employment Standards
• Guide to Employment Standards
• Frequently Requested Phone Numbers

Quebec

• Labour Standards

Saskatchewan

• Labour Standards
• A Guide to Labour Standards in Saskatchewan

Yukon

• Employment Standards
• Employment Standards - Frequently Asked Questions

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