Key facts at a glance
Currency
CAD
Employer cost
≈ 10–13%
Payroll cycle
Bi-weekly
Probation
3 months (typical)
Notice period
1–8 weeks by province
Annual leave
2 weeks (min.)
Working hours
40 hours / week
Capital
Ottawa
What employers should know
- CPP / QPP and EI contributions
- Provincial employment standards
- French requirements in Quebec
Contracts
Employment contracts in Canada should set out salary, hours (40 hours / week), probation (3 months (typical)) and notice terms. We issue locally compliant contracts in days.
Payroll & taxes
Payroll typically runs bi-weekly in CAD. Employer social contributions are around ≈ 10–13% of gross salary.
Leave & benefits
Employees are entitled to 2 weeks (min.) of annual leave plus public holidays. Competitive packages often add health cover and allowances.
Termination
Notice is 1–8 weeks by province. Terminations must follow local procedure — our specialists manage it to reduce risk.
Figures are indicative and change regularly. Confirm current rules with our team before making an offer.