The Employment Standards Code requires one day of rest in every work week, 2 consecutive days in a period of 2 consecutive work weeks, and so on up to 4 consecutive days in a period of 4 consecutive work weeks. After 24 consecutive workdays, an employee is entitled to at least 4 days of rest. These rules do not apply if different days of rest are agreed to under a collective agreement. Special rules also apply to the trucking industry -- an employee must have 8 hours of rest after completing a shift. Last Reviewed: November 2020