Find out what laws apply to you
Question & Answer
Does my employer have to pay me for vacation?Ontario's (ESA) has minimum standards that employers must follow. This includes rules about vacation pay.
But not all jobs are covered by the ESA. And in some cases, only parts of the ESA apply.
Read the Ministry of Labour's Industries and Jobs with Exemptions or Special Rules to find out:
- if your job is covered by the ESA, and
- which parts of the ESA apply.
You can also call the Ministry's Employment Standards Information Centre at 1-800-531-5551. For TTY, call 1-866-567-8893.
Canada Labour Code
Some industries are covered by laws made by the Government of Canada that apply throughout the country. These industries include banks, airlines, some trucking businesses, and broadcasting.
Workers in these industries are covered by the Canada Labour Code. Like the ESA, the Canada Labour Code sets out minimum standards employers must follow.
