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Ending Employment
Unpaid Leaves
Vacations and General Holidays
Overtime and Hours of Work
Young Employees
Construction Industry
Most Common Issues
Paying Wages
Residential Caregivers, Domestic Workers and Live-In Nannies
A Quick Guide To Employment Standards
Agriculture
Ending Employment
Unpaid Leaves
Vacations and General Holidays
Overtime and Hours of Work
Young Employees
Construction Industry
Most Common Issues
Paying Wages
Residential Caregivers, Domestic Workers and Live-In Nannies
A Quick Guide To Employment Standards
Agriculture
How We Can Help
A Quick Guide to Employment Standards
A Summary of Unpaid Leave Options
The Employment Standards Code provides a variety of options to allow employees time to deal with the demands of modern families without the risk of losing their job because of the leave.A Summary of What's New
After the first major review of employment standards legislation in over 30 years, the Labour Management Review Committee presented the provincial government with a consensus report recommending changes to The Employment Standards Code. In December 2006, the province passed The Employment Standards Code Amendment Act. The changes to the code and regulations go into effect on April 30, 2007. This page highlights the changes.Filing a Claim
The Employment Standards Code establishes the rights and responsibilities of most employees and employers in Manitoba. Employers and employees are often able to resolve disputes by calling the Employment Standards Branch office or searching the Employment Standards Branch website for information. If employers and employees still disagree on what employees should be paid, a claim may be filed with the Employment Standards Branch. As a neutral third-party, branch staff can investigate and make a decision on what is owed.Other Government Support
There are more issues in the workplace than employment standards legislation covers. Many times employers and employees ask questions that are better answered by another government agency or departmentResidential Caregivers
Residential caregivers live in the homes of the people they help to live independently. They are protected by the employment standards legislation but are have conditions related to there hours of work and rest periodsWhat are the Employment Standards: Your rights and responsibilities
The Employment Standards Code establishes the rights and responsibilities of most employees and employers in Manitoba. Although this legislation does not address all workplace situations, it outlines some basic rules employers and employees must follow.What is Minimum Wage?
The minimum wage is the lowest amount, per hour, that employees must be paid by their employers for work in Manitoba.What is the Labour Board?
Many people confuse the provincial Employment Standards Branch and the Manitoba Labour Board. The Employment Standards Branch enforces minimum standards and investigates disagreements between employers and employees about them. The Manitoba Labour Board adjudicates decisions made by the Employment Standards Branch, and gives employers and employees a chance to present evidence at a hearing.Who is covered by The Employment Standards Code?
Employment standards legislation covers employees whose workplaces are under provincial jurisdiction. Almost 90 per cent of all workplaces fall under provincial jurisdiction, some professionals, agricultural workers and independent contractors are exempt.Young Employees
Young people working in Manitoba have all of the rights and responsibilities of adult employees. Minimum standards such as general holidays, vacations, minimum wage and termination apply to all workers regardless of age. There are some restrictions placed on employees under 18 years old.Ending Employment
Filing a Claim
The Employment Standards Code establishes the rights and responsibilities of most employees and employers in Manitoba. Employers and employees are often able to resolve disputes by calling the Employment Standards Branch office or searching the Employment Standards Branch website for information. If employers and employees still disagree on what employees should be paid, a claim may be filed with the Employment Standards Branch. As a neutral third-party, branch staff can investigate and make a decision on what is owed.Other Government Support
There are more issues in the workplace than employment standards legislation covers. Many times employers and employees ask questions that are better answered by another government agency or departmentPaying Wages and Keeping Records
Employers and employees need to keep accurate records of the hours worked and the amount paid for those hours. Employers must pay employees for all hours they work and explain how the pay was calculated. The Employment Standards Branch requires employers to keep some pay records for three years.Termination of Employment
Employers or employees can decide to end an employment relationship at any time. In most cases, the legislation requires that the person ending the employment give notice.What are the Employment Standards: Your rights and responsibilities
The Employment Standards Code establishes the rights and responsibilities of most employees and employers in Manitoba. Although this legislation does not address all workplace situations, it outlines some basic rules employers and employees must follow.Who is covered by The Employment Standards Code?
Employment standards legislation covers employees whose workplaces are under provincial jurisdiction. Almost 90 per cent of all workplaces fall under provincial jurisdiction, some professionals, agricultural workers and independent contractors are exempt.Unpaid Leaves
A Summary of Unpaid Leave Options
The Employment Standards Code provides a variety of options to allow employees time to deal with the demands of modern families without the risk of losing their job because of the leave.Bereavement Leave
Bereavement leave allows employees unpaid time off to deal with the death of a family member, without fear of job loss.Compassionate Care Leave
Compassionate care leave gives employees the opportunity to take unpaid leave to care for or support a critically ill family member who has a significant risk of death.Family Leave
Family leave allows employees unpaid time off, to deal with family responsibilities or personal illness, without fear of job loss.Maternity Leave
Maternity leave gives expectant mothers the opportunity to take unpaid leave from work, without the fear of job loss.Parental Leave
Parental leave gives parents the opportunity to take an unpaid leave from work, to care for a new child in their family, without the fear of job loss.Reservist Leave
Vacations and General Holidays
General Holidays
General holidays are sometimes referred to as statutory holidays or stat holidays. They are days recognized by legislation as holidays. Employees either have this day off with pay, or, if they work, are paid differently.Louis Riel Day
Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day gives the people of Manitoba the opportunity to pay tribute to the memory of those who have died, cherish those who have suffered injury, and recognize those who dedicate themselves to the protection of freedom and human dignity.Sunday and Holiday Shopping
Vacations and Vacation Pay
Employees who have worked for the same employer for a full year are entitled to two weeks of paid vacation. When employees complete their fifth year of work with an employer, they are entitled to three weeks vacation.Overtime and Hours of Work
Averaging Permits Information
Hours of Work and Breaks
Overtime
The standard hours of work are generally eight hours in a day and 40 hours in a week. Work beyond the standard hours is overtime. Employees who work overtime are entitled to be paid 1 ½ times their regular wage for the hours worked during overtime. Overtime must be authorized by employers.Overtime Exemptions - Workers who perform management functions primarily
Most employees are entitled to be paid 1 1/2 times their wage for hours worked beyond eight hours in a day or for hours worked beyond 40 hours in a week. An employee is only entitled to overtime for work that is requested, acknowledged or authorized by the employer. In some cases, employees are not entitled to overtime wages because they perform management functions primarily. This fact sheet explains this exclusion.Overtime Exemptions - Workers who substantially control their hours of work
Most employees are entitled to be paid 1 1/2 times their wages for hours worked beyond eight hours in a day or for hours worked beyond 40 hours in a week. An employee is only entitled to overtime for work that is requested, acknowledged or authorized by the employer. In some cases, employees are not entitled to overtime wages because they have substantial control over their hours of work and earn at least twice the Manitoba average industrial wage.Overtime for Incentive Pay
Overtime pay is calculated using 1 1/2 times the hourly wage for overtime hours. Incentive pay is based on productivity, not on an hourly wage.Paying Wages and Keeping Records
Employers and employees need to keep accurate records of the hours worked and the amount paid for those hours. Employers must pay employees for all hours they work and explain how the pay was calculated. The Employment Standards Branch requires employers to keep some pay records for three years.Sunday and Holiday Shopping
Wage for reporting for work
Sometimes employees are scheduled to work a shift and then the shift is cancelled or shortened. In other situations employees are called in to work when they were not scheduled. Employees who report for work are paid for at least three hours work, or their full shift, whichever is less.Young Employees
Filing a Claim
The Employment Standards Code establishes the rights and responsibilities of most employees and employers in Manitoba. Employers and employees are often able to resolve disputes by calling the Employment Standards Branch office or searching the Employment Standards Branch website for information. If employers and employees still disagree on what employees should be paid, a claim may be filed with the Employment Standards Branch. As a neutral third-party, branch staff can investigate and make a decision on what is owed.Hours of Work and Breaks
Other Government Support
There are more issues in the workplace than employment standards legislation covers. Many times employers and employees ask questions that are better answered by another government agency or departmentPaying Wages and Keeping Records
Employers and employees need to keep accurate records of the hours worked and the amount paid for those hours. Employers must pay employees for all hours they work and explain how the pay was calculated. The Employment Standards Branch requires employers to keep some pay records for three years.Termination of Employment
Employers or employees can decide to end an employment relationship at any time. In most cases, the legislation requires that the person ending the employment give notice.What are the Employment Standards: Your rights and responsibilities
The Employment Standards Code establishes the rights and responsibilities of most employees and employers in Manitoba. Although this legislation does not address all workplace situations, it outlines some basic rules employers and employees must follow.What is Minimum Wage?
The minimum wage is the lowest amount, per hour, that employees must be paid by their employers for work in Manitoba.Who is covered by The Employment Standards Code?
Employment standards legislation covers employees whose workplaces are under provincial jurisdiction. Almost 90 per cent of all workplaces fall under provincial jurisdiction, some professionals, agricultural workers and independent contractors are exempt.Young Employees
Young people working in Manitoba have all of the rights and responsibilities of adult employees. Minimum standards such as general holidays, vacations, minimum wage and termination apply to all workers regardless of age. There are some restrictions placed on employees under 18 years old.Construction Industry
Construction Industry
The construction industry has several minimum standards that are different from other industries. Termination, general holidays and minimum wage are all handled differently in this industry. The Construction Industry Wages Act sets the minimum wage for tradespeople and other construction workers in the industrial, commercial, institutional sector (ICI) and the heavy construction sector.Heavy Construction Industry
The Construction Industry Wages Act, along with The Employment Standards Code, sets wages and working conditions on most Manitoba construction sites. The heavy construction sector has its own minimum standards and wage levels.Heavy Construction Wage Schedules 2008-2010
ICI Construction Industry
The Construction Industry Wages Act, along with The Employment Standards Code, sets wages and working conditions on most Manitoba construction sites. The industrial, commercial and institutional (ICI) construction sector has its own minimum standards and wage levels.ICI Wage Schedules 2008-2010
Wage Schedule - Heavy Construction
Wage Schedule - ICI Construction
Most Common Issues
A Summary of Unpaid Leave Options
The Employment Standards Code provides a variety of options to allow employees time to deal with the demands of modern families without the risk of losing their job because of the leave.Deductions from Wages
Employers are responsible for paying employees regularly and for all hours worked. Sometimes one or the other will want money deducted from an employee’s pay. There are restrictions regarding what employers are allowed to deduct from wages.General Holidays
General holidays are sometimes referred to as statutory holidays or stat holidays. They are days recognized by legislation as holidays. Employees either have this day off with pay, or, if they work, are paid differently.Overtime
The standard hours of work are generally eight hours in a day and 40 hours in a week. Work beyond the standard hours is overtime. Employees who work overtime are entitled to be paid 1 ½ times their regular wage for the hours worked during overtime. Overtime must be authorized by employers.Termination of Employment
Employers or employees can decide to end an employment relationship at any time. In most cases, the legislation requires that the person ending the employment give notice.Vacations and Vacation Pay
Employees who have worked for the same employer for a full year are entitled to two weeks of paid vacation. When employees complete their fifth year of work with an employer, they are entitled to three weeks vacation.What is Minimum Wage?
The minimum wage is the lowest amount, per hour, that employees must be paid by their employers for work in Manitoba.Young Employees
Young people working in Manitoba have all of the rights and responsibilities of adult employees. Minimum standards such as general holidays, vacations, minimum wage and termination apply to all workers regardless of age. There are some restrictions placed on employees under 18 years old.Paying Wages
Deductions from Wages
Employers are responsible for paying employees regularly and for all hours worked. Sometimes one or the other will want money deducted from an employee’s pay. There are restrictions regarding what employers are allowed to deduct from wages.Hours of Work and Breaks
Paying Wages and Keeping Records
Employers and employees need to keep accurate records of the hours worked and the amount paid for those hours. Employers must pay employees for all hours they work and explain how the pay was calculated. The Employment Standards Branch requires employers to keep some pay records for three years.Wage Schedule - Heavy Construction
Wage Schedule - ICI Construction
Wage for reporting for work
Sometimes employees are scheduled to work a shift and then the shift is cancelled or shortened. In other situations employees are called in to work when they were not scheduled. Employees who report for work are paid for at least three hours work, or their full shift, whichever is less.What is Minimum Wage?
The minimum wage is the lowest amount, per hour, that employees must be paid by their employers for work in Manitoba.Residential Caregivers, Domestic Workers and Live-In Nannies
Deductions from Wages
Employers are responsible for paying employees regularly and for all hours worked. Sometimes one or the other will want money deducted from an employee’s pay. There are restrictions regarding what employers are allowed to deduct from wages.Domestic Workers and Live-in Nannies
Domestic workers often live in their employers’ homes, or the homes’ of people they care for. They are protected by employment standards legislation but are allowed special working and overtime hours.Filing a Claim
The Employment Standards Code establishes the rights and responsibilities of most employees and employers in Manitoba. Employers and employees are often able to resolve disputes by calling the Employment Standards Branch office or searching the Employment Standards Branch website for information. If employers and employees still disagree on what employees should be paid, a claim may be filed with the Employment Standards Branch. As a neutral third-party, branch staff can investigate and make a decision on what is owed.Other Government Support
There are more issues in the workplace than employment standards legislation covers. Many times employers and employees ask questions that are better answered by another government agency or departmentPaying Wages and Keeping Records
Employers and employees need to keep accurate records of the hours worked and the amount paid for those hours. Employers must pay employees for all hours they work and explain how the pay was calculated. The Employment Standards Branch requires employers to keep some pay records for three years.Residential Caregivers
Residential caregivers live in the homes of the people they help to live independently. They are protected by the employment standards legislation but are have conditions related to there hours of work and rest periodsVacations and Vacation Pay
Employees who have worked for the same employer for a full year are entitled to two weeks of paid vacation. When employees complete their fifth year of work with an employer, they are entitled to three weeks vacation.What are the Employment Standards: Your rights and responsibilities
The Employment Standards Code establishes the rights and responsibilities of most employees and employers in Manitoba. Although this legislation does not address all workplace situations, it outlines some basic rules employers and employees must follow.What is Minimum Wage?
The minimum wage is the lowest amount, per hour, that employees must be paid by their employers for work in Manitoba.Who is covered by The Employment Standards Code?
Employment standards legislation covers employees whose workplaces are under provincial jurisdiction. Almost 90 per cent of all workplaces fall under provincial jurisdiction, some professionals, agricultural workers and independent contractors are exempt.A Quick Guide To Employment Standards
A Quick Guide to Employment Standards
Agriculture
A Guide to Employment Standards in Agriculture
Recent changes in legislation have included many workers in Agriculture who previously were not covered by Employment Standards legislation. This fact sheet provides an overview of the issues that employers in the agriculture sector need to be aware of.Changes to Employment Standards in Agriculture
Recently the Province of Manitoba has announced changes to who is covered by Employment Standards legislation in the Agriculture industry. These changes come into effect on June 30, 2008. This fact sheet explains who is covered by what provisions of the Employment Standards Code.Standards for employees in Climate Controlled Facilities
On June 30, 2008 changes made to the Employment Standards Code regarding employees working in agriculture come into effect. Different standards apply depending on the type of employment. This fact sheet provides information regarding employees who work in a climate controlled facility.Standards for employees of Agricultural Service Providers
On June 30, 2008 changes made to the Employment Standards Code regarding employees working in agriculture come into effect. Different standards apply depending on the type of employment. This fact sheet provides information regarding employees who for business that provide services in the agriculture industry.Standards for employees working on a farm in the primary production of agricultural products.
On June 30, 2008 changes made to the Employment Standards Code regarding employees working in agriculture come into effect. Different standards apply depending on the type of employment. This fact sheet provides information regarding employees who work on a farm in the primary production of agricultural products.
