This guide covers the core employment obligations for Ontario employers under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 and the broader Ontario 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 Ontario employee policy manual that stays current with legislative amendments, see the Canada Policy Manual Ontario subscription.