Varies by province/territory
7.66% (except in Quebec)
5%
Employees in federally regulated workplaces are entitled to 17 weeks' medical leave. Otherwise, sick leave arrangements vary between provinces/territories.
Employees in federally regulated workplaces who are pregnant or breastfeeding are entitled to leave from the start of their pregnancy until the end of the 24th week following birth. Otherwise, maternity leave arrangements in Canada vary between the different provinces and territories.
Paternity leave in Canada (except Quebec) falls under parental leave, which amounts to 40 weeks, five of which are specifically set aside for fathers. All fathers are eligible provided they have worked at least 600 hours within the previous year.
Termination processes in Canada are generally standard and based on the list of termination reasons given in the General Labor Law (unless the employer can make a successful case for dismissal without notice on account of misconduct). There are some variations in termination processes between different provinces/territories.
Required notice periods vary between the provinces/territories but are normally set out in the employment contract.
Severance pay arrangements vary between provinces/territories.
Probation periods are generally for a minimum of three months.
Varies by province/territory
7.66% (except in Quebec)
5%
Employees in federally regulated workplaces are entitled to 17 weeks' medical leave. Otherwise, sick leave arrangements vary between provinces/territories.
Employees in federally regulated workplaces who are pregnant or breastfeeding are entitled to leave from the start of their pregnancy until the end of the 24th week following birth. Otherwise, maternity leave arrangements in Canada vary between the different provinces and territories.
Paternity leave in Canada (except Quebec) falls under parental leave, which amounts to 40 weeks, five of which are specifically set aside for fathers. All fathers are eligible provided they have worked at least 600 hours within the previous year.
Termination processes in Canada are generally standard and based on the list of termination reasons given in the General Labor Law (unless the employer can make a successful case for dismissal without notice on account of misconduct). There are some variations in termination processes between different provinces/territories.
Required notice periods vary between the provinces/territories but are normally set out in the employment contract.
Severance pay arrangements vary between provinces/territories.
Probation periods are generally for a minimum of three months.