Stat Holiday Pay Ontario 2017 Calculator

Calculate your statutory holiday pay for 2017 in Ontario using this official calculator. Statutory holidays are paid days off that employees are entitled to under Ontario's Employment Standards Act, 2000.

How to Calculate Stat Holiday Pay in Ontario 2017

Statutory holiday pay in Ontario is calculated based on your regular hourly wage and the number of hours you worked in the pay period before the holiday. The calculation follows specific rules set by the Ontario government.

Key Requirements

Employees must be paid at least the minimum wage for the province
Employers must provide at least 10 paid holidays per year
Holiday pay is calculated based on the average hourly wage for the pay period
Employees must be given at least 24 hours' notice of a statutory holiday

Calculation Process

Determine your average hourly wage for the pay period
Multiply your hourly wage by the number of hours you worked in the pay period
Divide the result by the number of hours in the pay period to get your average hourly wage
Multiply your average hourly wage by the number of hours you would normally work on the holiday

Note: The calculation assumes you worked the same number of hours in the pay period as you would normally work in a week. If you worked a different number of hours, you should adjust the calculation accordingly.

Formula Used

Stat Holiday Pay = (Hourly Wage × Hours Worked in Pay Period) ÷ Hours in Pay Period × Hours Normally Worked on Holiday

The formula calculates your statutory holiday pay by first determining your average hourly wage for the pay period, then multiplying that by the number of hours you would normally work on the holiday.

Worked Example

Let's calculate the statutory holiday pay for an employee who earns $15 per hour and worked 40 hours in the pay period before a holiday.

Given:

Hourly wage: $15/hour
Hours worked in pay period: 40 hours
Hours in pay period: 40 hours (assuming a standard workweek)
Hours normally worked on holiday: 8 hours

Calculation:

Stat Holiday Pay = ($15 × 40) ÷ 40 × 8

= $600 ÷ 40 × 8

= $15 × 8

= $120

The employee would be entitled to $120 in statutory holiday pay for this holiday.

Comparison Table

Scenario	Hourly Wage	Hours Worked	Holiday Pay
Full-time employee	$15/hour	40 hours	$120
Part-time employee	$15/hour	20 hours	$60
Higher wage employee	$20/hour	40 hours	$160

FAQ

What is the minimum number of statutory holidays in Ontario?

Employees in Ontario are entitled to at least 10 paid statutory holidays per year, including Christmas Day, Family Day, and Victoria Day.

How is the average hourly wage calculated for statutory holiday pay?

The average hourly wage is calculated by dividing the total wages earned in the pay period by the total number of hours worked in that period.

Can employers refuse to pay statutory holiday pay?

No, employers are legally required to pay statutory holiday pay to eligible employees under Ontario's Employment Standards Act, 2000.

What happens if an employee doesn't work the full pay period?

If an employee doesn't work the full pay period, the statutory holiday pay should be calculated based on the actual hours worked during that period.