This guide covers the core employment obligations for Nova Scotia employers under the Labour Standards Code and the broader Nova Scotia 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 Nova Scotia employee policy manual that stays current with legislative amendments, see the Canada Policy Manual Nova Scotia subscription.