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ONTARIO ESA WAGE REPORT
March 10, 2026 · Based on Ontario Employment Standards Act 2000
VIOLATIONS FOUND
What happened: The worker was not paid for 8 hours of overtime worked last week.
THE MATH
52 hours worked − 44 hour threshold = 8 overtime hours
8 hours × ($18.50 × 0.5 premium) = $74.00 owed
What happened: Shift was cancelled with less than 48 hours notice. ESA guarantees minimum 3 hours pay.
THE MATH
Shift was 1 hour. ESA guarantees 3 hours minimum.
(3 − 1) × $18.50 = $37.00 owed
What happened: Worker was not compensated correctly for hours worked on a statutory holiday.
THE MATH
8 hours worked on stat holiday
8 × ($18.50 × 0.5 premium) = $74.00 owed
What happened: Worker has not received vacation pay, which is required by law.
THE MATH
52 hours × $18.50 × 4% vacation rate
= $38.48 owed
TOTAL AMOUNT POTENTIALLY OWED
SHOULD YOU FILE AN MOL COMPLAINT?
YES
These violations indicate a failure to comply with the Employment Standards Act. You have the right to seek resolution. Remember, there is a 2-year limitation period under ESA s.96 for filing a complaint.
YOUR NEXT 3 STEPS
Send the email to your employer
Use the copy-paste message above. Keep a record of when you sent it.
Wait 2 weeks for a response
Give your employer a reasonable chance to correct the issue before escalating.
File with Ministry of Labour if needed
Free at ontario.ca/labour. No lawyer needed. MOL will investigate on your behalf.
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