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Reporting Pay

Published date: June 30, 2026

A scheduled work shift must not be less than 3 hours. Each time an employee is required to report to work they must be paid for at least three hours. 

Employers do not have to pay employees for optional meetings or activities. However, they can choose to pay employees their regular wages to encourage them to attend.  

Mandatory meetings or activities must be paid for at least three hours. 

It is the employer’s responsibility to schedule their employees properly to avoid unnecessary call-ins and staff meetings. 

This information is meant to serve as a guide only. You are advised to consult the Employment Standards Act to view the legislation. Where difference exists between this information and the legislation, the Act will be considered correct.

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