In Nova Scotia, the Labour Standards Code and its Regulations set the basis for the employment relationship. They outline benefits such as minimum wage, vacation and holidays, pregnancy/parental leave and others.
Both employees and employers have rights and responsibilities under these rules. If either party believes the rules have been broken, a complaint can be filed with the Labour Standards Division. Learn more about the complaint process...
Information on the Code
Specific Rules
Guide to the Code / Guide du code des normes de travail
English français
Holiday Chart / Table des Jours fériés payés
English français
Minimum Wage Review Committee Report 2012...More
Rapport du Comité d'examen du salaire minimum...More
Discussion Paper on Regulations for Recruitors & Employers of Foreign Workers...More
Document De Travail Sur Le Règlement Régissant Les Recruteurs Et Les Employeurs De Travailleurs Étrangers...More