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...

Minimum Wage
Current Rates

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

Designated Retail Closing Days
Dates and Information

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Related Sites

• The Wage Earner Protection Program (WEPP)
• Human Rights Commission
• Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC)
• Canada Revenue Agency