Yukon Employment Standards Guide
Yukon's Employment Standards Act establishes minimum standards for employment in the territory. Located in Canada's northwest, Yukon has a growing economy driven by mining, tourism, and government, with Whitehorse serving as the main economic centre.
Key legislation
- Employment Standards Act
- Human Rights Act
- Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Workers' Compensation Act
Employment standards at a glance
Minimum wage
$18.51/hour
Standard workweek
40 hours
Overtime threshold
8 hours/day or 40 hours/week
Public holidays
11 statutory holidays
Vacation minimum
2 weeks after 1 year
Notice of termination
1 week (6 months) to 4 weeks (5+ years)
Protected grounds
Human Rights Act (RSY 2002, c 116)
- Ancestry
- Colour
- Race
- Nationality
- Ethnic origin
- Place of origin
- Creed
- Religion
- Age
- Sex
- Sexual orientation
- Gender identity or expression
- Physical or mental disability
- Criminal charges or criminal record
- Political belief or association
- Marital or family status
- Source of income
- Actual or presumed association with other groups
Leave types
- Maternity leave (17 weeks)
- Parental leave (37-63 weeks)
- Compassionate care leave (28 weeks)
- Bereavement leave (varies)
- Sick leave (unpaid reasonable)
- Court leave
- Critical illness leave (37 weeks)
- Domestic or sexual violence leave
Legislation and workplace agencies
- Employment Standards Act (RSY 2002, c 72)
- Human Rights Act (RSY 2002, c 116)
- Workers' Safety and Compensation Act and applicable regulations
- Yukon Workers' Safety and Compensation Board (YWSCB)
Key industries in Yukon
- Mining
- Tourism
- Government Services
- Construction
- Transportation