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Manufacturing in Ontario

HR software for manufacturers in Ontario

Manufacturing teams of 20–200 in Ontario need HR software that understands provincial rules — minimum wage of $17.20/hr, the 10 statutory holidays observed here, and the compliance particulars below. WalnutsHR handles all of it in one workspace, priced in CAD.

Last reviewed: April 2026

ON min wage

$17.20 /hr

Stat holidays 2026

10

WalnutsHR

$10 CAD/emp/mo

What manufacturers in Ontario deal with every week

  • Shift-based scheduling with premiums: evening, night, and weekend differentials need to calculate cleanly against base wage without spreadsheets.
  • Seasonal layoffs and ROEs: issuing Records of Employment within five calendar days of an interruption of earnings is non-negotiable, and getting the reason code wrong costs employees EI access.
  • WSIB / WorkSafe claim documentation: workplace injuries need a paper trail that starts on day one, not week three.

Ontario specifics for manufacturers

  • The Employment Standards Act (ESA) applies to most employees in Ontario.
  • Working for Workers Four Act introduced job-posting pay-transparency rules.
  • Federal employees (banks, telecom, airlines) are covered by the Canada Labour Code instead.

Governing body: Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development.

How WalnutsHR handles it

  • Shift differential support so evening/night/weekend premiums apply automatically to the right hours.
  • Employee records track layoff periods, recall dates, and ROE-triggering events so nothing falls through the cracks during seasonal slowdowns.
  • Documents and incident logs stored per employee, creating the audit trail WSIB and provincial workplace-safety investigators expect.

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Pre-filled for a median manufacturing salary in Ontario. Adjust any of the inputs.

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Estimate

2026 tax year · paid biweekly

Net pay per period

$1,971

Annual take-home: $51,235 of $65,000

DeductionPer periodAnnual
Gross pay$2,500$65,000
CPP / QPP$141$3,659
EI / QPIP$41$1,066
Federal tax$255$6,622
Provincial tax$93$2,418
  • • Estimated using 2026 tax brackets.
  • • Assumes only the basic personal amount; other TD1 credits (spousal, dependants, disability, tuition) would further reduce tax.
  • • Does not include RRSP contributions, taxable benefits, or pension adjustments.
  • • For official deductions, use CRA's Payroll Deductions Online Calculator (PDOC).
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FAQ for manufacturers in Ontario

Does WalnutsHR calculate shift premiums automatically?+
Yes — you define the premium rules (e.g., 10% after 6 PM, 15% on weekends, 20% on statutory holidays) and they apply to the hours an employee reports on each shift. The calculated totals export cleanly to your payroll provider.
How quickly do we need to issue an ROE after a layoff?+
Within five calendar days of the interruption of earnings if you submit electronically through ROE Web, or five days after the end of the pay period otherwise. WalnutsHR flags the deadline on the employee's record as soon as you mark an interruption.
Can WalnutsHR handle union and non-union employees on the same roster?+
Yes — union affiliation is a field on the employee record, and you can apply different overtime, vacation-accrual, and premium rules per role. Collective agreement specifics aren't modelled natively; anything specific to your CBA is usually handled via custom rules or manual overrides.
What about workplace safety training and certifications?+
WHMIS, forklift, first aid, and other certifications can be stored as documents with expiry dates. We send reminders ahead of expiry. We don't administer the training itself.

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