Vacation Pay Calculator Canada
Choose the employment jurisdiction and years of service to find the statutory minimum percentage and vacation pay.
Minimum vacation pay
$2,0804% of entered wages
Minimum vacation time
2 weeksJurisdiction
OntarioOntario minimum vacation pay rises after five years of employment. Collective agreements and employer policies can provide more than the statutory minimum.
What this estimate includes
This first release covers federally regulated employment plus Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta and Quebec. It does not replace collective-agreement or industry-specific rules.
Questions this calculator answers
Is vacation pay always 4% in Canada?
No. Four percent is a common starting minimum, but the rate rises with service and the threshold differs by jurisdiction.
Are all Canadian workers covered by provincial rules?
No. Employees in federally regulated industries use the Canada Labour Code rules.
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