Employers operating a Climate Controlled Agricultural Business are now included in the exception for paying wages for work performed on a General Holiday. That means employers can now pay regular time for hours worked on a General Holiday. Employees are still entitled to another day off with pay. See the General Holidays Fact Sheet for further details.

For more information contact Employment Standards:

Phone:     204-945-3352 or toll free in Canada 1-800-821-4307

Fax:           204-948-3046

Website:  www.manitoba.ca/labour/standards

This is a general overview and the information used is subject to change. For detailed information, please refer to current legislation including The Employment Standards Code, The Construction Industry Wages Act , The Worker Recruitment and Protection Act, or contact Employment Standards.

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Date Published: April 14, 2020