The information on this page is not intended for legal applications. For all purposes of interpretation and application of the law, consult the relevant legislation. This does not apply to students during the school term, janitors, caretakers, school bus drivers, and noon hour supervisors employed by a school board. Employees who are not paid a monthly salary must be paid at least twice per month. Employees who get a monthly salary must be paid at least once per month.
Payment is due no later than six days after the end of the pay period.
Most employees who work six hours or more get an unpaid meal break of at least 30 minutes within every five hours of work. Yes, employees must be paid for coffee breaks. However, it is up to the employer to decide if employees will get coffee breaks. Usually an employee must be notified, in writing, or by a posted schedule, of the start and end times for at least one week s shifts. An employer should also say in the notification when the employees will be given meal breaks.