November 6, 2009 - Temporary help agencies have new responsibilities. Temporary help assignment employees have new rights.
Employment Standards
Fairness in the workplace is the right of all Ontarians.
Employment standards are enforced under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA), which sets out the minimum standards that employers and employees must follow.
The Ministry of Labour, through its Employment Standards Program:
- enforces the ESA and its regulations
- provides information and education to employers and employees, making it easier for people to understand and comply voluntarily
- investigates possible violations
- resolves complaints
If you are employed in Ontario, you are probably protected by the ESA. To find out more, check out our General Information Fact Sheet.
What's New
Helping Live-In Caregivers
December 10, 2009 - A ban on recruitment fees is among a series of new protections for live-in caregivers in Ontario.
New Protections For People At Work
December 9, 2009 - New legislation will help further protect workers from violence and harassment in workplaces.
[ Backgrounder ]
Prosecutions and Convictions: October 2009
Spotlight
Key Resources
- Are You Covered by the Employment Standards Act?
- Employment Standards Act: Law | Regulations
- Enforcement Activities
- File a Claim
- Posting and Training Requirements
- Public Holiday Pay Calculator
- Your Guide to the Employment Standards Act
- Complying with Employment Standards: What Businesses Need to Know
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Did You Know...
The minimum age for working in Ontario is 14 years for most types of work. For example, in a restaurant, the food preparation area would be considered a factory, with a minimum age of 15 years, whereas the cash register would be a shop - minimum age: 14 years. Other types of workplaces have special age requirements too. Read more...
Public Holidays and Calculator
- New Year's Day: January 1, 2010
- Family Day: February 15, 2010
- Good Friday: April 2, 2010
- Victoria Day: May 24, 2010
- Canada Day: July 1, 2010
- Labour Day: September 6, 2010
- Thanksgiving Day: October 11, 2010
- Christmas Day: December 25, 2010
- Boxing Day: December 26, 2010
Learn more about public holidays or calculate your public holiday pay.
