Employment Standards Act

The Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) is a law that sets minimum standards for things like pay, hours of work and time off. This law applies to most employers and employees in Ontario.

View or Download the the ESA Tip sheet:

ESA Tip sheet

Download the ESA Poster to place in a visible area in the workplace

ESA Poster

View or Download the Act:

Employment Standards Act

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Program administered by Centre for Independent Living Toronto
For more information on the Direct Funding program, contact CILT:

Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT)
365 Bloor Street East Suite 902
Toronto, Ontario
M4W 3L4

Tel: (416) 599-2458
Fax: (416) 599-3555
TTY: (416) 599-5077
Toll Free:1-800-354-9950


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