Newfoundland and Labrador Employment Standards Guide
Newfoundland and Labrador's Labour Standards Act governs employment relationships in the province. The economy is driven by offshore oil and gas, mining, fishing, and increasingly technology and ocean-related industries.
Key legislation
- Labour Standards Act
- Human Rights Act, 2010
- Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Act
- Labour Relations Act
Employment standards at a glance
Minimum wage
$16.35/hour
Standard workweek
40 hours
Overtime threshold
40 hours/week
Public holidays
6 statutory holidays
Vacation minimum
2 weeks after 1 year, 3 weeks after 15 years
Notice of termination
1 week (1 month) to 2 weeks (5+ years)
Protected grounds
Human Rights Act, 2010 (SNL 2010, c H-13.1)
- Race
- Colour
- Nationality
- Ethnic origin
- Social origin
- Religious creed
- Religion
- Age
- Disability
- Disfigurement
- Sex
- Sexual orientation
- Gender identity
- Gender expression
- Marital status
- Family status
- Source of income
- Political opinion
Leave types
- Maternity leave (17 weeks)
- Parental/adoption leave (up to 61 weeks)
- Compassionate care leave (28 weeks)
- Sick leave (7 days)
- Family responsibility leave (7 days)
- Bereavement leave (3 days)
- Court leave
Legislation and workplace agencies
- Labour Standards Act (RSNL 1990, c L-2)
- Human Rights Act, 2010 (SNL 2010, c H-13.1)
- Occupational Health and Safety Act (RSNL 1990, c O-3)
- WorkplaceNL
Key industries in Newfoundland and Labrador
- Oil and Gas (Offshore)
- Mining
- Fisheries
- Tourism
- Ocean Technology