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.
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Family Day, which is on February 20th this year, is a public holiday. Most employees who qualify are entitled to take this day off work and be paid public holiday pay. See our Family Day FAQ.
Public Holidays and Calculator
- New Year's Day: January 1, 2012
- Family Day: February 20, 2012
- Good Friday: April 6, 2012
- Victoria Day: May 21, 2012
- Canada Day: July 1, 2012
- Labour Day: September 3, 2012
- Thanksgiving Day: October 8, 2012
- Christmas Day: December 25, 2012
- Boxing Day: December 26, 2012
Learn more about public holidays or calculate your public holiday pay.
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