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Canada Employment and Labour Standards

Not sure you're being treated fairly at work? Federal and provincial employment standards cover minimum wage, working hours, vacations, termination and complaints, as well as other working conditions.

Minimum Wage in Canada

The minimum wage in each province and territory in Canada. Updated monthly.

Federal Labour Standards

Minimum employment and labour requirements that must be met by employers under federal jurisdiction in Canada. From Human Resources and Skills Development Canada.

Alberta Employment Standards

Information for both employers and employees on the minimum standards of employment in Alberta. From Alberta Employment and Immigration.

British Columbia Employment Standards

Information on general employment standards in British Columbia. From the BC Ministry of Labour, Citizens' Services and Open Government.

Manitoba Employment Standards

Manitoba employment standards, fact sheets and forms. From Manitoba Labour and Immigration.

New Brunswick Employment Standards

Fact sheets, forms and pamphlets on employment standards in New Brunswick, including vacation pay, leave, and unfair employment actions. From New Brunswick Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour.

Newfoundland Labour Standards

Newfoundland employment standards - hours, leave, vacations, termination and payroll administration. From the Newfoundland Labour Relations Agency.

Nova Scotia Employment Rights

Information on labour standards in Nova Scotia includes FAQ, forms, and the Nova Scotia Labour Standards Code. From the Nova Scotia Department of Labour and Advanced Education.

Ontario Employment Standards

Fact sheet for employees, and an employer's guide to the Employment Standards Act. From the Ontario Ministry of Labour.

PEI Employment Standards

Detailed information on employment standards in Prince Edward Island.

Quebec Labour Standards

Employment standards in Quebec, including wages, holidays and complaints. From La Commission des normes du travail.

Saskatchewan Labour Standards

Detailed information on employment standards in Saskatchewan, including details for specific industries. From Saskatchewan Labour Relations and Workplace Safety.

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