Maternity Leave Calculator Ontario 2019

This maternity leave calculator for Ontario in 2019 helps you determine your eligibility, duration, and pay entitlements under the Ontario Employment Standards Act. Simply enter your employment details and the calculator will provide an estimate of your maternity leave benefits.

How to Use This Calculator

To use the maternity leave calculator:

Enter your weekly wage in the "Weekly Wage" field
Select your employment status (regular or casual)
Click the "Calculate" button
Review your estimated maternity leave benefits

The calculator will display your estimated maternity leave duration and pay entitlements based on the information you provide.

Formula Used

The calculator uses the following formula to determine maternity leave benefits:

Maternity Leave Calculation

For regular employees:

Maternity Leave Pay = Weekly Wage × 57% × 18 weeks

For casual employees:

Maternity Leave Pay = Weekly Wage × 57% × 18 weeks × 0.8

This formula is based on the Ontario Employment Standards Act regulations for 2019.

Worked Example

Let's calculate maternity leave benefits for a regular employee with a weekly wage of $1,200:

Example Calculation

Weekly Wage: $1,200

Maternity Leave Pay = $1,200 × 57% × 18 weeks

= $1,200 × 0.57 × 18

= $1,200 × 10.26

= $12,312

This employee would be entitled to $12,312 in maternity leave pay under the 2019 regulations.

Maternity Leave Guide for Ontario 2019

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for maternity leave in Ontario in 2019, you must:

Be employed by a company with 50 or more employees
Have worked for your employer for at least 12 months
Have given birth to a child
Have worked at least 1,500 hours in the 12 months before the birth

Leave Duration

Under the 2019 regulations, Ontario employees are entitled to:

18 weeks of maternity leave
Up to 15 weeks of parental leave (shared with partner)

Pay Entitlements

Employees receive 57% of their regular wages during maternity leave, with a maximum of:

$1,000 per week for regular employees
$800 per week for casual employees

Notice Requirements

You must provide your employer with:

At least 26 weeks' notice before the expected due date
Your expected due date
Your last day of work before leave

Returning to Work

After maternity leave, you must:

Return to your same or equivalent position
Be reinstated if you were laid off during leave
Be offered reasonable accommodation if needed

Frequently Asked Questions

How much maternity leave pay am I entitled to in Ontario in 2019?: You're entitled to 57% of your regular wages, up to $1,000 per week for regular employees and $800 per week for casual employees.
How long is the maternity leave period in Ontario for 2019?: The standard maternity leave period is 18 weeks, with the option to share up to 15 weeks with your partner through parental leave.
What notice do I need to give my employer before taking maternity leave?: You must provide at least 26 weeks' notice before your expected due date, along with your expected due date and your last day of work before leave.
Can I take maternity leave if I work for a small company?: No, you must be employed by a company with 50 or more employees to qualify for maternity leave benefits in Ontario.
What happens if I need to return to work before completing my 18 weeks?: You must provide your employer with reasonable notice, and your employer must consider your request to return to work if you have a valid reason.