Statutory Holiday Pay Calculator Ontario 2017

Calculate statutory holiday pay for Ontario employees in 2017 using our free online calculator. Understand pay rates, exemptions, and legal requirements.

How to Use This Calculator

This calculator helps you determine the statutory holiday pay owed to employees in Ontario for the year 2017. Simply enter the required information and click "Calculate" to get your result.

Important Notes

This calculator uses the 2017 Ontario Employment Standards Act rates.
Results are based on the information you provide and may not account for all possible exemptions or variations.
Always consult with a legal professional for specific employment law advice.

Formula Used

The statutory holiday pay is calculated based on the employee's regular hourly wage and the number of hours worked in the pay period.

Formula

Statutory Holiday Pay = (Regular Hourly Wage × Hours Worked in Pay Period) × Holiday Pay Rate

The holiday pay rate for 2017 in Ontario was 1.5 times the regular hourly wage for the first 8 hours of a holiday, and 1.5 times the regular hourly wage plus 1.5 times the regular hourly wage for each additional hour worked.

Worked Examples

Let's look at two examples to understand how the calculation works.

Example 1: Full-Time Employee

A full-time employee works 40 hours per week and earns $20 per hour. Their statutory holiday pay would be calculated as follows:

Statutory Holiday Pay = ($20 × 40) × 1.5 = $1,200

Example 2: Part-Time Employee

A part-time employee works 20 hours per week and earns $15 per hour. Their statutory holiday pay would be calculated as follows:

Statutory Holiday Pay = ($15 × 20) × 1.5 = $450

Frequently Asked Questions

What is statutory holiday pay in Ontario?: Statutory holiday pay is the additional pay that employers must provide to employees for working on a statutory holiday in Ontario. The amount is based on the employee's regular hourly wage and the number of hours worked in the pay period.
Who is eligible for statutory holiday pay?: All employees who work on a statutory holiday are eligible for statutory holiday pay, except for employees who are exempt from the Employment Standards Act.
How is statutory holiday pay calculated?: Statutory holiday pay is calculated by multiplying the employee's regular hourly wage by the number of hours worked in the pay period and then multiplying by the holiday pay rate. The holiday pay rate for 2017 was 1.5 times the regular hourly wage.
What happens if an employer does not pay statutory holiday pay?: If an employer does not pay statutory holiday pay, the employee may be entitled to claim the unpaid amount as wages under the Employment Standards Act. The employee may also be entitled to additional damages, such as interest and legal costs.