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What is the earliest that pregnancy leave can begin?

In Ontario, the earliest an employee can begin pregnancy leave is generally 17 weeks prior to the employee’s due date. Where the employee has a live birth more than 17…

Can you qualify for a top-up during your maternity or parental leave?

Yes. Employers are permitted to offer supplemental or “top-up” payments to an employee’s maternity and parental benefits if the following two (2) conditions are met: The sum of the Employment…

What benefits are available during maternity or parental leave in Ontario?

In Ontario, employees who have commenced a maternity or parental leave may be entitled to Employment Insurance (“EI”) maternity and parental benefits if they have accumulated at least 600 hours…

What are my employment rights while on parental or maternity leave?

Employees on maternity or parental leave have several rights, including: The right to reinstatement; The right to be free from penalty; The right to continue to participate in benefit plans;…

What happens if you get pregnant while on maternity leave in Ontario?

Employees are entitled to pregnancy leave under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 for each pregnancy, and there is no specific requirement that an employee return to work between pregnancies. Therefore,…

Who is considered a parent?

In Ontario, a ‘parent’ is defined as the following: A birth mother or non-birth mother; A father; A person with whom a child is placed for adoption; and A person…

What is the difference between parental leave and pregnancy leave?

In Ontario, both parents are eligible for parental leave, whereas only the birth mother is entitled to pregnancy leave. In addition, parental leave is available for 63 weeks, and pregnancy…

What is parental leave in Ontario?

Parental leave is a benefit available to all provincially regulated employees, which provides a leave of absence from work following the birth of a newborn or the adoption of a…

Is my employer allowed to fire me while I am on maternity leave?

While it may be surprising to hear this, the answer is yes. Having said this, although you may be fired during your maternity leave, the fact that you are on…