Calculate Part Time Stat Holiday Pay Ontario

Calculating part-time statutory holiday pay in Ontario requires understanding the specific rules that apply to employees who work less than full-time. This calculator helps you determine the correct holiday pay for part-time workers based on their regular pay and hours worked.

How to Calculate Part-Time Stat Holiday Pay in Ontario

In Ontario, statutory holiday pay is calculated differently for part-time employees compared to full-time workers. The key factors are the employee's regular pay rate and the number of hours they would normally work on a holiday.

Key Considerations

Part-time employees are entitled to holiday pay based on their regular pay rate
The calculation uses the employee's average weekly earnings
Overtime pay is not included in the holiday pay calculation
Employees must be paid at least the minimum wage for any hours worked on a holiday

Note: The Ontario Employment Standards Act (ESA) requires employers to pay part-time employees their regular pay rate for any hours worked on a statutory holiday, plus any overtime pay that would have been earned if the holiday were a regular workday.

Calculation Steps

Determine the employee's regular hourly pay rate
Calculate the employee's average weekly earnings
Multiply the average weekly earnings by the number of holiday hours worked
Add any overtime pay that would have been earned if the holiday were a regular workday

Formula Used

The formula for calculating part-time statutory holiday pay in Ontario is:

Holiday Pay = (Average Weekly Earnings × Holiday Hours) + Overtime Pay

Where:

Average Weekly Earnings = Total earnings for the pay period / Number of weeks in the pay period
Holiday Hours = Number of hours worked on the statutory holiday
Overtime Pay = (Regular Hourly Rate × 1.5) × (Holiday Hours - Regular Hours)

This formula ensures that part-time employees receive compensation that reflects their regular earnings and any overtime they would have earned if the holiday were a regular workday.

Worked Example

Let's calculate the statutory holiday pay for a part-time employee with the following details:

Detail	Value
Regular Hourly Rate	$18.50
Regular Weekly Hours	28
Holiday Hours Worked	6
Overtime Threshold	40 hours

Calculation Steps

Calculate average weekly earnings: $18.50 × 28 = $518
Calculate holiday pay: ($518 / 4) × 6 = $777
Calculate overtime pay: ($18.50 × 1.5) × (6 - 4) = $55.50
Total holiday pay: $777 + $55.50 = $832.50

The employee would be entitled to $832.50 in statutory holiday pay for working 6 hours on a holiday.

FAQ

What is the minimum holiday pay for part-time employees in Ontario?

Part-time employees must be paid at least their regular pay rate for any hours worked on a statutory holiday, plus any overtime pay that would have been earned if the holiday were a regular workday.

How is overtime calculated for part-time employees on holidays?

Overtime is calculated at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate for any hours worked beyond the employee's regular hours on a holiday.

Are part-time employees entitled to holiday pay if they don't work on a holiday?

No, part-time employees are only entitled to holiday pay if they actually work on a statutory holiday.

What happens if an employer pays less than the required holiday pay?

If an employer pays less than the required holiday pay, the employee may be entitled to claim the difference through the Ontario Labour Relations Board.