How can I get more education and information on employment standards? You can access more information by contacting the employment standards staff. They can provide information to assist everyone in the workplace to better understand employer/employee rights and obligations under...
What deductions are allowed? An employer can only make certain deductions from an employee’s pay. They are: required or authorized by law (e.g., income tax, EI, CPP) agreed in writing by the employer and the employee ordered by the court the result of a previous advance of pay to...
The Office of the Workers Advisor is independent of the Worker's Compensation Board (WCB) and offers: a free service available to all injured workers (or their families) a source of information and guidance on your options if you are not satisfied with the decisions relating to...
Do I get paid for my meal breaks? You are entitled to a one half-hour unpaid break every five consecutive hours. The half-hour break cannot unreasonably be denied. In certain circumstances where employees do not get the full half-hour break at one time, the employer must pay for...