If an employee works for an employer for at least 90% of their normal working hours in a continuous 12-month period, they are entitled to an annual vacation of at least 2 weeks with pay.

If they have worked for the same employer for 15 years, they are entitled to an annual vacation of at least 3 weeks with higher pay.

Holiday during vacation

If a public holiday falls during the vacation, the vacation is extended by one working day. The employee must give written notice to the employer of when they want to take their vacation.

Change of vacation

If the employer cancels or changes the vacation dates, they must reimburse the employee for any expenses incurred.

If no vacation entitlement

If the employee is not entitled to an annual vacation, the employer must pay vacation pay instead.

Vacation Pay

The employer must pay the vacation pay within one week of the end of the 12-month period.

If the employee has worked for the employer for at least five consecutive days, the employer must pay vacation pay.

The employer must pay the vacation pay at least one day before the vacation starts.

If the employer lets the employee take more vacation than required, this does not affect their entitlement to future vacation or vacation pay.

NF Labor Standards Act s.8-11