How Stat Holiday Pay Is Calculated in Ontario

Statutory holiday pay in Ontario is a legal requirement for employers to pay their employees for designated holidays. This guide explains how the calculation works, including the formula, examples, and practical considerations.

How Stat Holiday Pay Works in Ontario

In Ontario, employers must pay their employees for statutory holidays. These holidays include New Year's Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. The calculation of statutory holiday pay depends on whether the employee is a full-time or part-time worker.

Key Points

Statutory holiday pay is calculated based on the employee's regular pay rate and the number of hours they would normally work on the holiday. Employers must pay the same rate as they would for regular hours worked.

Full-Time Employees

For full-time employees, statutory holiday pay is calculated based on their regular hourly wage multiplied by the number of hours they would normally work on the holiday. If the holiday falls on a day the employee normally works, they are entitled to pay for the full day's work.

Part-Time Employees

Part-time employees are entitled to statutory holiday pay based on their regular hourly wage multiplied by the number of hours they would normally work on the holiday. If the holiday falls on a day they normally work, they receive pay for the full day's work.

Calculation Method

The calculation of statutory holiday pay in Ontario follows these steps:

Determine the employee's regular hourly wage.
Identify the number of hours the employee would normally work on the holiday.
Multiply the regular hourly wage by the number of hours to calculate the holiday pay.

Formula

Statutory Holiday Pay = Regular Hourly Wage × Number of Hours Worked on Holiday

For example, if an employee's regular hourly wage is $20 and they normally work 8 hours on a statutory holiday, their holiday pay would be $160.

Worked Examples

Example 1: Full-Time Employee

An employee works full-time and earns $25 per hour. On a statutory holiday, they normally work 8 hours. Their holiday pay would be:

$25/hour × 8 hours = $200

Example 2: Part-Time Employee

A part-time employee earns $18 per hour and normally works 4 hours on a statutory holiday. Their holiday pay would be:

$18/hour × 4 hours = $72

FAQ

Who is entitled to statutory holiday pay in Ontario?

All employees in Ontario, including full-time and part-time workers, are entitled to statutory holiday pay for designated holidays.

How is statutory holiday pay calculated for part-time employees?

Part-time employees are paid based on their regular hourly wage multiplied by the number of hours they would normally work on the holiday.

What happens if an employee does not work on a statutory holiday?

If an employee does not work on a statutory holiday, they are still entitled to pay for the hours they would normally work on that day.