🇨🇦 Canada
Employment Law
Key employment obligations for Canada — leave entitlements, notice periods, working hours, termination rules, and HR compliance for employers hiring in-country.
Employment Rules at a Glance
Minimum Wage
CAD 17.3 bi-weekly
Annual Leave
10 days
Sick Leave
3 days
Notice Period
2 days
Probation Period
3 days
Maternity Leave
15 weeks
Paternity Leave
5 weeks
Overtime Rate
1.5x standard rate
Max Working Hours
48 hrs/week
13th Month Pay
Not required
Working Hours
Standard Hours
40hrs/week
Maximum Hours
48hrs/week
Overtime Rate
1.5x rate
Daily OT Threshold
8hrs/day
Weekly OT Threshold
40hrs/week
40 hour standard overtime after 40 hours varies by province
Official source ↗Termination & Redundancy
Min Notice Period
7days
Max Probation
3months
Severance
Mandatory
Garden Leave
Permitted
Unfair Dismissal From
3months
Notice Period Formula
Federally: 2 weeks minimum; provincially varies — Ontario up to 8 weeks by tenure
Severance Calculation
Ontario: 1 week per year of service if employed 5+ years and employer payroll over CAD 2.5M
Redundancy Rules
Mass termination rules apply when 50+ employees terminated in a 4-week period.
Important Notes
Employment standards vary significantly by province. Quebec has distinct civil law framework.
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Employment law data is sourced from official government publications and updated monthly. This information is for guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always consult a qualified employment lawyer for Canada-specific obligations.
About This Data
- ✓ Sourced from official government publications
- ✓ Updated monthly — always current rules
- ✓ For guidance only — not legal advice
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