What are my rights as a worker in Ontario? The Employment Standards Act (ESA) is a law in Ontario that protects workers’ rights. This law tells employers how to treat workers fairly.
- Your Rights as a Worker
- Information for Employees About Hours of Work and Overtime Pay
- Illegal Deductions From Wages
- Your Rights Under the Employment Protection for Foreign Nationals Act
- Your Employment Standards Rights: Temporary Help Agency Assignment Employees
- Workplace Rights
- Your Rights Under the Employment Standards Act
- What are my health and safety rights?
- What is the minimum wage when I work?
- What are my rights as a worker in Ontario?
- What is the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) and how can it help me?
You have rights as a worker, even if you are not a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or you do not have a work permit. This fact sheet has information about your rights as a worker. It has information about…
Information for Employees About Hours of Work and Overtime Pay
These are the general rules in Ontario about hours of work and overtime pay. There are exceptions and special rules for some employees under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA). To see if your occupation is subject to special rules or exemptions see the Special Rule Tool…
In Ontario, employers cannot make deductions from an employee’s wages except in specific circumstances. This short video gives some examples of the types of deductions your employer should not make from your pay cheque…
Your Rights Under the Employment Protection for Foreign Nationals Act
As a foreign national employed in Ontario, you generally also have rights under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA). The ESA covers standards such as the minimum wage and limits on hours of work…
Your Employment Standards Rights: Temporary Help Agency Assignment Employees
This information sheet gives a summary of the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) rights for assignment employees of temporary help agencies…
This resource outlines your rights under Ontario’s Employment Standards Act (ESA) like minimum wage, meal breaks, information about leaves of absence and more…
Your Rights Under the Employment Standards Act
This information sheet provides a summary of your rights as a foreign national employed in Ontario under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA)…
What are my health and safety rights?
You have health and safety rights at work. These rights are protected by the Occupational Health and Safety Act…
What is the minimum wage when I work?
The minimum wage is the lowest hourly wage your employer can pay you. This affects full-time and part-time workers. The minimum wage in Ontario is $14.35 per hour for most jobs…
What are my rights as a worker in Ontario?
The Employment Standards Act (ESA) is a law in Ontario that protects workers’ rights. This law tells employers how to treat workers fairly. ESA protects most workers in Ontario. It does not apply to workers in federally-regulated industries, such as banks and transportation…
What is the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) and how can it help me?
The Workplace Safety & Insurance Board is the provincial agency that provides support and insurance for workers injured on the job…
