This guide covers the core employment obligations for Northwest Territories employers under the Employment Standards Act and the broader Northwest Territories workplace law framework, including minimum wage, hours of work, overtime, statutory holidays, vacation, leaves of absence, termination notice, occupational health and safety, human rights and accommodation, and workplace harassment and violence prevention.
Use this guide as a research starting point. For a complete, ready-to-issue Northwest Territories employee policy manual that stays current with legislative amendments, see the Canada Policy Manual Northwest Territories subscription.