Employment Standards

Work safely and be treated fairly by being familiar with the employment standards that apply to you, your employer and your workplace.

The Basics:

Standards cover many aspects of working, such as:

• Age to work;
• Minimum wage;
• Overtime;
• Breaks;
• Holidays;
• Safety in the workplace;
• Pay and benefits;
• Protection from intimidation and harassment; and
• How to file a complaint.

Some standards are set by the federal government, others are set by provincial and territorial governments.

Helpful Web Sites:

• Get a summary of employment standards for youth across Canada, including minimum ages to work, on Human Resources and Skills Development Canada's Employment Standards Legislation in Canada Web page.

• Find the employment standards that apply in your province or territory:
  • Alberta
  • British Columbia
  • Manitoba
  • Newfoundland and Labrador
  • New Brunswick
  • Northwest Territories
  • Nova Scotia
  • Nunavut
  • Ontario
  • Prince Edward Island
  • Quebec
  • Saskatchewan
  • Yukon