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Who falls under the category of 'Building services' according to the ESA?
Who falls under the category of 'Building services' according to the ESA?
- Construction workers
- Retail workers
- Security Guards (correct)
- Office administrators
What does 'Continuous operation' refer to according to the ESA?
What does 'Continuous operation' refer to according to the ESA?
- An activity that operates only during daytime hours
- An activity that operates on weekends only
- An activity that operates on a part-time basis
- An activity that operates 24 hours a day without interruption during a seven-day period (correct)
Who is considered an 'Employee' according to the ESA?
Who is considered an 'Employee' according to the ESA?
- Individuals who own the building
- Individuals who perform work in exchange for compensation (correct)
- Individuals who oversee building services
- Individuals who receive training from an employer
How many consecutive hours off must employees have between shifts, unless the total time worked across successive shifts does not exceed 13 hours?
How many consecutive hours off must employees have between shifts, unless the total time worked across successive shifts does not exceed 13 hours?
When are employers required to provide a 30-minute eating period for employees?
When are employers required to provide a 30-minute eating period for employees?
When is overtime pay required for employees?
When is overtime pay required for employees?
According to the Ontario Employment Standards Act, settlements reached by a labor union on behalf of an employee are:
According to the Ontario Employment Standards Act, settlements reached by a labor union on behalf of an employee are:
Under the Ontario Employment Standards Act, what is the maximum number of hours an employer can allow an employee to work in a single day?
Under the Ontario Employment Standards Act, what is the maximum number of hours an employer can allow an employee to work in a single day?
In the context of a business sale, how is an employee's length of service calculated under the Ontario Employment Standards Act?
In the context of a business sale, how is an employee's length of service calculated under the Ontario Employment Standards Act?
According to the text, when are employers prohibited from paying one gender less than the other?
According to the text, when are employers prohibited from paying one gender less than the other?
What factors can justify a pay difference between employees of different genders according to the text?
What factors can justify a pay difference between employees of different genders according to the text?
Who is encompassed by the term 'parent' in the context of leaves of absence?
Who is encompassed by the term 'parent' in the context of leaves of absence?
When can a pregnant employee initiate her pregnancy leave according to the text?
When can a pregnant employee initiate her pregnancy leave according to the text?
When must an employee provide written notice to the employer to initiate parental leave?
When must an employee provide written notice to the employer to initiate parental leave?
How many days of leave under a specific provision is an employee entitled to each calendar year according to the text?
How many days of leave under a specific provision is an employee entitled to each calendar year according to the text?
Study Notes
Ontario Employment Standards Act Summary
- "Premium pay" means additional compensation for working on public holidays
- Definition of "public holiday" includes specific days and any day prescribed as a public holiday
- "Trade union" represents employees in collective bargaining under various Acts
- Agreement between employer and employee is considered valid when documented in writing
- Act applies to employees working within Ontario, and to work continuing outside the province
- Employment standards established in the Act cannot be contracted out or waived
- Settlements reached by a labor union on behalf of an employee are legally binding
- Employees' representatives (agents) can make or provide agreements or authorizations under the Act
- In the event of a business sale, employee's employment is considered ongoing for length of service calculation
- Statement of wages must be provided to employees on or before payday, detailing various elements
- Employer is prohibited from allowing an employee to work beyond 8 hours in a single day
- Exceptions for daily and weekly hours of work may be allowed with specific agreements and restrictions
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Test your knowledge of the Ontario Employment Standards Act with this summary quiz. Challenge yourself with questions on public holiday pay, trade unions, employee agreements, and more.
