Employment Rights

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

Current Topics

• 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
Christmas Season Holidays...More
• Citizenship Ceremony Leave...More
• Changes to Labour Standards...More
• Employer's Report June 2011...More
• Minimum Wage Increase October 1, 2011...More
• Designated Retail Closing Days ... More
• Employment of Youth in Restaurants ... More