What You Earn Working Statutory Holidays in Ontario

Discover your pay entitlements when working on statutory holidays in Ontario, including regular pay and additional compensation.

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If you work on a statutory holiday in Ontario, you are entitled to your regular pay plus 1.5 times your regular rate for the hours worked. Alternatively, your employer may offer you a substitute day off with pay.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is the payment rate for working on a holiday in Ontario? In Ontario, you earn your regular pay plus 1.5 times your pay for hours worked on a statutory holiday.
  2. Can you get a day off if you work a statutory holiday in Ontario? Yes, employers may offer a substitute day off with pay instead of holiday pay.
  3. What qualifies as a statutory holiday in Ontario? Statutory holidays in Ontario include New Year's Day, Canada Day, and Christmas Day, among others.
  4. Do all employees get holiday pay in Ontario? Most employees in Ontario are entitled to statutory holiday pay, but there are some exceptions based on the type of employment.

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