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Employment Standards Information Centre

Province-wide

About this Service

Provides general information about Ontario's Employment Standards Act (ESA), covering minimum wage, hours of work, overtime, vacation, and termination pay.

Fees

Free

Eligibility & Requirements

Workers and employers in Ontario

What to say when you call

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Call 1-800-531-5551 for information about Ontario’s Employment Standards Act (e.g., wages, hours of work, overtime, vacation rules). This free information line is available to both workers and employers.

Contact Information

Location

Province-wide

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Hours

Mon–Fri: 08:30–17:00. Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
monday08:30 - 17:00
tuesday08:30 - 17:00
wednesday08:30 - 17:00
thursday08:30 - 17:00
friday08:30 - 17:00

Note: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

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Verification Method
Schema migration - requires verification

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