Human Resources and Social Development Canada
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Employment Standards

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Highlights

If you are a federally regulated employer or if you work for a federally regulated employer, the Government of Canada has established minimum standards for employment to define and guarantee your rights and responsibilities in the workplace.  These pages tell you more about employment standard issues such as:

  • General holidays
  • Annual vacations
  • Hours of work
  • Unjust dismissals
  • Minimum wage
  • Layoff procedures
  • Severance pay

Laws and Regulations

Policies and Standards

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Additional Information