Maternity Leave Ontario Calculator 2017

This calculator helps you determine your maternity leave entitlement in Ontario for 2017. It calculates your eligibility, leave duration, and pay rules based on your employment status and the Ontario Maternity Leave Act.

How to Use This Calculator

To calculate your maternity leave entitlement in Ontario for 2017:

Select your employment status (regular employee or self-employed)
Enter your weekly wage (if applicable)
Click "Calculate" to see your results

The calculator will show you your eligibility, leave duration, and pay entitlements based on the Ontario Maternity Leave Act as it was in 2017.

Formula Used

Eligibility

You are eligible for maternity leave if you are employed in Ontario and have given birth to a child in 2017.

Leave Duration

Regular employees are entitled to 10 weeks of maternity leave. Self-employed individuals are entitled to 15 weeks of maternity leave.

Pay Entitlements

Regular employees receive 55% of their weekly wage during the first 6 weeks of leave. After 6 weeks, they receive 65% of their weekly wage. Self-employed individuals receive 65% of their weekly wage for the entire duration of their leave.

Worked Example

Example Calculation

Sarah is a regular employee with a weekly wage of $1,200. She takes maternity leave in 2017.

First 6 weeks: 55% of $1,200 = $660 per week

Weeks 7-10: 65% of $1,200 = $780 per week

Total pay during leave: ($660 × 6) + ($780 × 4) = $4,260

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for maternity leave in Ontario in 2017, you must:

Be employed in Ontario
Have given birth to a child in 2017
Have worked for your employer for at least 12 months before the birth
Have worked at least 1,200 hours in the 12 months before the birth

Self-employed individuals have different eligibility requirements and are entitled to a longer leave period.

Leave Duration

The duration of maternity leave varies based on your employment status:

Employment Status	Leave Duration
Regular employee	10 weeks
Self-employed	15 weeks

You can take your leave in one continuous period or in separate periods, but you must take at least 2 weeks of leave within the first 12 weeks after the birth.

Pay During Leave

Your pay during maternity leave depends on your employment status and the duration of your leave:

Employment Status	First 6 Weeks	Weeks 7-10	Weeks 11-15 (self-employed only)
Regular employee	55% of weekly wage	65% of weekly wage	Not applicable
Self-employed	65% of weekly wage	65% of weekly wage	65% of weekly wage

Your employer must provide you with a written notice of your entitlements before you take leave. You can also request a written notice of your entitlements at any time.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for maternity leave in Ontario in 2017?

You must give your employer at least 2 weeks' notice before you take maternity leave. You can take your leave in one continuous period or in separate periods, but you must take at least 2 weeks of leave within the first 12 weeks after the birth.

Can I take maternity leave before the birth?

No, you cannot take maternity leave before the birth. You must take your leave after the birth.

What happens if I don't take all of my maternity leave?

If you don't take all of your maternity leave, you may be entitled to a refund of your pay. Your employer must provide you with a written notice of your entitlements before you take leave.

Can I take maternity leave if I'm self-employed?

Yes, self-employed individuals are entitled to maternity leave in Ontario. However, the eligibility requirements and leave duration are different for self-employed individuals.