HR software built for Ontario teams
Ontario employment standards, statutory holiday tracking, and provincial leave rules — handled automatically.
$17.60 /hr
44 hours
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Employment standards at a glance
- Overtime
- After 44 hours per week at 1.5×
- Minimum vacation
- 2 weeks after 1 year; 3 weeks after 5 years
What Ontario employers should know
- The Employment Standards Act (ESA) applies to most employees in Ontario.
- Ontario's general minimum wage is $17.60/hr until September 30, 2026; it increases to $17.95/hr on October 1, 2026.
- Working for Workers Four Act introduced job-posting pay-transparency rules.
- Federal employees (banks, telecom, airlines) are covered by the Canada Labour Code instead.
2026 statutory holidays
Observed dates may shift when a holiday falls on a weekend. Confirm with Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development for official dates.
HR guides by industry for Ontario
Industry-specific guides for Ontario employers. Pick yours below for a deeper dive into the compliance, payroll, and HR particulars for your sector.
Technology
HR for tech companies in ON
Professional Services
HR for law, accounting, and consulting firms in ON
Manufacturing
HR for manufacturers in ON
Retail
HR for retail businesses in ON
Hospitality
HR for restaurants, hotels, and tourism businesses in ON
Healthcare
HR for clinics, dental offices, and medical practices in ON
Construction
HR for construction companies in ON
Nonprofits
HR for nonprofit and charitable organizations in ON
Creative Agencies
HR for marketing, creative, and PR agencies in ON
Real Estate
HR for real estate brokerages in ON
How WalnutsHR handles Ontario HR
We handle Ontario statutory holidays, employment-standards-aware vacation accrual, and Canadian-region primary storage by default. Provider-chain legal-process risk may still remain. 30-day free trial.
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