Thursday, November 20, 2008

This summary is provided for comparison purposes. While the Institute of Professional Management endeavours to provide accurate information, you should consult your provincial labour ministry or legal counsel for the most up to date information.   Easter Monday Nunavut Day   Minimum Wage Hours of Work & Overtime Public Holidays Vacation Emergency Leave Compassionate Care Leave Pregnancy & Parental Leave Termination of Employment $8.40/hour max. 12 hours/day, 6 days/week, overtime when 8 hours/day and/or 44 hrs/week exceeded 9 days New Years Day Alberta Family Day Good Friday Victoria Day Canada Day Labour Day Thanksgiving Day Remembrance Day Christmas Day 2 weeks/year 3 wks/yr after 5 yrs Nil 6 weeks 15 weeks maternity leave 37 wks parental leave 1 week after 3 months 2 wks after 2 yrs 4 wks after 4 yrs $8.00/hour overtime after 8 hours/day or 40 hours/week doubletime after 48 hours/week at least 32 consecutive hours free from work each week 2 hours call-in 9 days New Years Day Good Friday Victoria Day Canada Day British Columbia Day Labour Day Thanksgiving Day Remembrance Day Christmas Day 2 weeks/year 3 weeks/year after 5 years 5 days family responsibility 3 days bereavement 6 weeks 17 weeks pregnancy leave 35 weeks parental leave for birth mother 37 weeks parental leave for father week after 3 months 2 weeks after 1 year 3 weeks for 3 years up to 8 weeks for 8 years rate of provincial minimum where work is performed max. 48 hours/week, overtime when 8 hours/day and/or 40 hours/week exceeded 9 days New Years Day Good Friday Victoria Day Canada Day Labour Day Thanksgiving Day Remembrance Day Christmas Day Boxing Day 2 weeks/year 3 weeks/year after 6 years 3 days bereavement (paid) 12 weeks sick leave 6 weeks 17 weeks maternity leave 37 weeks parental leave combined duration not to exceed 52 weeks 2 weeks after 3 months and two days wages per year employed $8.50/hour overtime, only with employee's consent, when 8 hours/day and/or 40 hours/week exceeded 1 day off each week 3 hours call-in 7 days New Years Day Good Friday Victoria Day Canada Day Labour Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day 2 weeks/year 3 weeks/year after 5 years Nil 6 weeks 17 weeks maternity leave 37 weeks parental leave 1 pay period after 30 days of employment (pay periods must be at least twice per month) $7.75/hour overtime when 44 hours/week exceeded employee must get 24 consecutive hours/week of rest; 3 hours call-in 7 days New Year's Day Good Friday Canada Day New Brunswick Day Labour Day Remembrance Day Christmas Day 2 weeks/year 3 weeks/year after 8 years 5 days bereavement 3 days family responsibility 5 days sick leave 6 weeks 17 weeks maternity leave 37 weeks parental leave combined duration not to exceed 52 weeks 2 weeks after 6 months 4 weeks after 5 years $8.00/hour overtime after 40 hours/week 24 consecutive hours off each week 3 hours call-in 5 days New Year's Day Good Friday Memorial Day Labour Day Christmas Day 2 weeks/year 3 weeks/year after 15 years 3 days bereavement (1 day paid) 5 days sick leave 6 weeks 17 weeks maternity leave 35 weeks parental leave 1 week after 1 month 2 weeks after 2 years $8.10/hour overtime after 48 hours/week 3 hours call-in 5 days New Years Day Good Friday Canada Day Labour Day Christmas Day 2 weeks/year 3 days bereavement 6 weeks 17 weeks maternity leave 52 weeks parental leave 1 week after 3 months 2 weeks after 2 years 4 weeks after 5 years 8 weeks after 10 years $10.00/hour 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week, overtime when this is exceeded up to 10 hours/day, 60 hours/week with a permit 4 hours call-in 12 days New Year's Day Good Friday Easter Monday Canada Day Labour Day Christmas Day Victoria Day Thanksgiving Day Remembrance Day first Monday in August 2 weeks/year 3 weeks/year after 5 years Nil 6 weeks 17 weeks maternity leave 37 weeks parental leave combined duration not to exceed 52 weeks 2 weeks after 90 days additional week per year after 3 years to a maximum of 8 weeks $8.25/hour 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week, overtime when this is exceeded up to 10 hours/day, 60 hours/week with a permit 4 hours call-in 9 days New Year's Day Good Friday National Aboriginal Day Canada Day Labour Day Christmas Day Victoria Day Thanksgiving Day Remembrance Day first Monday in August 2 weeks/year 3 weeks/year after 5 years Nil 6 weeks 17 weeks maternity leave 37 weeks parental leave combined duration not to exceed 52 weeks 2 weeks after 90 days additional week per year after 3 years to a maximum of 8 weeks $8.75/hour 8 hours/day, 48 hours/week maximum of 60 hours/week if employee & employer agree overtime after 44 hours/week 3 hours call-in 9 days New Years Day Family Day Good Friday Victoria Day Canada Day Labour Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day Boxing Day 2 weeks/year 10 days unpaid/year (only in organizations with 50 or more employees) 6 weeks 17 weeks pregnancy leave 35 weeks parental leave (or 37 weeks if pregnancy leave not taken) 1 week after 3 months 2 weeks after 1 year 3 weeks after 3 years 4 weeks after 4 years etc. up to 8 wks after 8 yrs $7.75/hour overtime after 48 hours/week 3 hours call-in 5 days New Years Day Good Friday Canada Day Labour Day Christmas Day 2 weeks/year 3 days bereavement 6 weeks 17 weeks maternity leave 35 weeks parental leave 2 weeks after 6 months 4 weeks after 5 years $8.50/hour overtime when 40 hours/week is exceeded 3 hours call-in 8 days January 1st Good Friday or Easter Monday the Monday preceding May 25th Provincial Holiday (June 24th) July 1st the first Monday in September the second Monday in October December 25th 2 weeks/year 3 weeks/year after 5 years 4 days bereavement (1 with pay) 1 day for marriage 10 days parental or family obligations 5 days for birth (2 paid) 6 weeks 18 weeks maternity leave; 5 weeks paternity leave 52 weeks parental leave 1 week after 3 months 2 weeks after 1 year 4 weeks after 5 years 8 weeks after 10 years $8.60/hour overtime after 8 hours/day or 40 hours/week no more than 44 hours/week 3 hours call-in 10 days New Year's Day Family Day Good Friday Victoria Day Canada Day Saskatchewan Day Labour Day Thanksgiving Day Remembrance Day Christmas Day 3 weeks/year 4 weeks/year after 10 years 5 days bereavement 6 weeks 18 weeks maternity leave 34 weeks parental leave for primary caregiver 37 weeks for other parent 1 week after 3 months 2 weeks after 1 year 4 weeks after 3 years 6 weeks after 5 years 8 weeks after 10 years $8.58/hour 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week overtime when this is exceeded 2 hours call-in 9 days New Year's Day Good Friday Canada Day Labour Day Christmas Day Victoria Day Thanksgiving Day Remembrance Day Discovery Day 2 weeks/year 1 week bereavement 1 sick day per month 6 weeks 17 weeks maternity leave 37 weeks parental leave 1 week after 6 months 2 weeks after 1 year additional week per year up to 8 weeks

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