In Ontario, the Employment Standards Act (ESA) protects workers' rights, such as vacation and sick time, and it sets the minimum wage and other workplace standards.
Employment and Work – Employment standards
Resources: Employment standards
This web page discusses how a victim might choose to file a civil lawsuit or have police lay criminal charges when there has been workplace violence or harassment. It explains what kinds of civil lawsuits can be filed, what it means to sue someone in...
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EnglishCliquezJustice, available (in French, with some English), is a website that explains Canada's legal system (together with simulated trials), and matters relevant to employment law, family law, immigration, contracts, wills and powers of attorney....
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French/français (français)Are you working in Ontario? Does your employer owe you money? You can file a claim with the Ontario Ministry of Labour under the Employment Standards Act (ESA). This article explains the 4 steps you must follow to file an Employment Standards claim....
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EnglishYou have a number of different options to choose from when making a legal claim against your boss. It is important that you choose the right one for your situation. This factsheet provides basic information about those options.
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EnglishThis guide explains how the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) determines a worker's employment status, which affects a person's Employment Insurance benefits and their treatment under the Canada Pension Plan and the Income Tax Act. The guide also explains...
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English, French/français (français)This electronic resource explains the law on hundreds of employment-related topics and provides commentary on leading decisions of courts and labour tribunals. Each heading is followed by a discussion and case summaries, with links to complete texts...
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EnglishThe Ontario Ministry of Labour has created this tool designed to help employers and employees determine if their workplace complies with rules concerning hours of work and overtime. There are eight accessible tutorials and five interactive tools that...
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English, French/français (français)If you are working in Ontario and your employer owes you money, such as overtime pay, vacation pay, or termination pay, you can file a claim with the Ontario Ministry of Labour under the Employment Standards Act. This Learn Law information sheet tells...
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EnglishThis is a website of information, contacts, and resources meant to assist health practitioners in providing care to migrant farm workers, primarily in Ontario. It has Frequently Asked Questions...
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EnglishWorkers covered by the Employment Standards Act can file a claim at the Ontario Ministry of Labour for unpaid wages and other violations at work. This factsheet explains how and when to apply and where to go for support. It has basic information...
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English, Spanish (español), Tamil (தமிழ்)Learn about your employment standards rights and responsibilities – including hours of work, minimum wage, and termination pay – in the ministry's biweekly podcast. Other topics include Employing Domestic Workers, Deductions From Wages, Family Medical...
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English, French/français (français)On its home page, this website has a toll-free phone number and a "get help" form for free assistance finding information on your employment rights. You can also browse its pages on labour standards, holidays, hours of work, leaves of absence,...
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EnglishPart of the Know Your Rights series, this factsheet looks at what training and licensing you need to work as a security guard and what the eligibility requirements are for a license. It also discusses basic rights such as minimum wage, breaks,...
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English, Tamil (தமிழ்)This page on the Ministry of Labour website is for young workers (ages 15 to 24) to acquaint them with their rights at work. Topics it covers are Payday; Getting Paid; Working Time, Rest and Eating periods; Overtime; Public Holidays; and If You Lose...
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English, French/français (français)This section of the Ontario Ministry of Labour web site has information in multiple languages on employment standards. Some of the topics covered are:
Domestic Workers
Family Medical Leave
Farm / Agricultural Workers
Federal...
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English, French/français (français)This booklet is intended to address the potential legal issues, statutes, and policies that currently affect people living with epilepsy. Topics include:
- Epilepsy and Ontario Disability Support Program
- Discrimination and...
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EnglishThis booklet is about the legal rights under the Employment Standards Act of workers who have been fired or laid off. It covers topics such as minimum notice periods, termination pay and severance pay, and making a claim against an employer.
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Booklet/PDF, WebThe Ontario Ministry of Labour has created the Special Rule Tool, an interactive tool designed to tell you about employees who are not covered by certain parts of the Employment Standards Act (ESA) or who are covered by special rules that change how...
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English, French/français (français)This fact sheet covers these topics in relation to live-in caregivers:
Basic Rights at Work
Facts About Your Work Permits
Employment Insurance
How to Protect Yourself
Where to Get Support
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EnglishThis web site has links to information in a number of languages about working in Ontario, on topics such as employment rights, filing a claim, and how employees are protected. Users can search for information by topic or by language.
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