The following table provides a summary of minimum vacation time off and vacation pay in Canada. A link to the applicable regulations is included for your convenience. The regulations should be consulted in the development of your vacation policy. (Note: some of the links open pdf documents.)
|
Jurisdiction |
Holiday Pay |
Vacation Time off |
Reference |
| Canada | 4% for the first 6 years 6% after 6 years |
After one year – 2 weeks After 6 years – 3 weeks |
Canada Labour Code Art 183-190 |
| Alberta | 4% for the first 5 years 6% after 5 years |
After one year – 2 weeks After 5 years – 3 weeks |
Alberta Labour Code Art 34-44 |
| British Columbia | 4% for the first 5 years 6% after 5 years |
After one year – 2 weeks After 5 years – 3 weeks |
British Columbia Labour Standards Art 57-60 |
| Manitoba | 4% for the first 5 years 6% after 5 years |
After one year – 2 weeks After 5 years – 3 weeks |
Manitoba Employment Standards Code Art 34 -44 |
| New Brunswick | 4% for the first 8 years 6% after 8 years |
After one year – 2 weeks After 8 years – 3 weeks |
New Brunswick Employment Standards Art 24 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 4% for the first 15 years 6% after 15 years |
After one year – 2 weeks After 15 years – 3 weeks |
Newfoundland and Labrador Labour Standards Act Art 8 |
| Northwest Territories | 4% for the first 5 years 6% after 5 years |
After one year – 2 weeks After 5 years – 3 weeks |
Northwest Territories Employment Standards Act Art 24-25. |
| Nova Scotia | 4% for the first 8 years 6% after 8 years |
After one year – 2 weeks After 8 years – 3 weeks |
Nova Scotia Labour Standards Code Art 32-34 |
| Nunavut | 4% for the first 5 years 6% after 5 years |
After one year – 2 weeks After 5 years – 3 weeks |
Nunavut Labour Standards Act – Art 15-21 |
| Ontario | 4% of gross | After one year – 2 weeks | Ontario Employment Standards Act Art 33-41 |
| Prince Edward Island | 4% for the first 8 years 6% after 8 years |
After one year – 2 weeks After 8 years – 3 weeks |
PEI Employment Standards Act Art 11-13 |
| Quebec | 4% for the first 5 years 6% after 5 years |
After one year – 2 weeks After 5 years – 3 weeks |
Quebec Labour Standards Art 66-77 |
| Saskatchewan | 3/52 first 10 years 4/52 after 10 years |
After one year – 3 weeks After 10 years – 4 weeks |
Saskatchewan Employment Standards Art 30-37 |
| Yukon | 4% of gross | After one year – 2 weeks | Yukon Employment Standards Art 19-27 |
I have a question regarding vacation time. If a person stated on June 26, 2007 and is entitled to 3 weeks vacation time, at what point? June 26, 2012 or June 26, 2013.
I would really appreciate your help with this matter.
Thank you
Marge
Marge, Thank you for the question. Labour standards vary across jurisdictions. Based on the information you provided, I can’t provide an answer. I sent you an email asking for more information.