Complying with the Employment Standards Act (ESA):
A Workbook for Employers

• ISBN (HTML): 978-1-4435-4490-0
• ISBN (PDF): 978-1-4435-4491-7
• ISBN (Print): 978-1-4435-4489-4
• Issued: September 2010
• Content last reviewed: February 2012
• PDF Version [ 317 Kb / 58 pages | Download Adobe Reader ]

This workbook has been prepared to assist employers and employees in understanding some of their obligations and rights under the Employment Standards Act (ESA) and its regulations. It does not take the place of the ESA and its regulations and it should not be considered to offer any legal advice on your particular situation.

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• The ESA Poster
• Payment of Wages and Wage Statements
• Deductions From Wages
• Record Keeping
• Hours of Work
• Eating Periods
• Overtime Pay
• Minimum Wage
• Public Holiday Pay
• Vacation With Pay
• Termination and Severance
• Laws Change: Your Business and Employment Standards

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