Nunavut Canada Employment Standards Poster 2025

Nunavut Canada Employment Notices Poster Includes:

Updated with the latest Nunavut Labour Standards Act, Safety Act, Smoke-Free Places Act, and WSCC (Workers’ Safety & Compensation Commission) requirements

• Minimum Wage – $19.00/hr (no age restriction)
• Rest Periods & Meal Breaks – One day of rest per week; 30-minute unpaid break after 5 consecutive hours (waiver available)
• Recall (Reporting) Pay – Minimum 4 hours’ pay at regular rate for unscheduled call-ins
• Pay Periods & Payday Notice – Pay period ≤1 month; wages paid within 10 days of period end; mandatory payday schedule posting (day of week & pay frequency)
• Payday Notice – Select your pay day (Mon–Sun) and schedule (weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, monthly)
• Work Refusal Steps – 11-step process from stop-work to WSCC Safety Officer referral (see page 1)
• Right to Know, Participate & Refuse – Worker rights under the Safety Act: hazard information, training, participation in safety committees, and refusal of unsafe work
• Joint OHS Committees & Representatives – Mandated composition, duties, and meeting requirements for worksites with ≥5 workers (rep) or ≥20 workers (committee)
• WCB Injury Reporting & Workers’ Compensation – “Hurt at work?”: report to employer, seek medical care, file claim with WSCC
• Smoke-Free Places & Buffer Zones – Nine-metre no-smoking/vaping/cannabis buffer around all public buildings and workplaces (including vehicles when minors present)
• Smoke-Free Housing & Vehicles – GN staff/public housing smoke-free; vehicles smoke-free when under-19 present
• First Aid Kit Standards – Kit types & contents by risk level; quarterly inspections; emergency info signage
• Employment of Young Persons – Age-based restrictions, permits for work hours & roles under 17
• General Holidays – 10 statutory holidays with pay rules (time-and-a-half or substitute day off)
• Leaves & Termination – Pregnancy, parental, compassionate care leaves; notice/pay-in-lieu rules; exemptions
• Deductions from Wages – Permitted vs. prohibited deductions; written consent requirements
• Complaint & Enforcement Procedures – Filing with Labour Standards Compliance Office; appeal rights to Labour Standards Board

Note: We recommend posting in English and French if more than 10% of your workplace speaks French as a primary language. Dual-language posting is mandatory for federally regulated workplaces and strongly advised in regions with significant francophone populations.

Features

• Poster size 27″ × 40″
• 3-Layer Double-Sided PET Polyester Film Laminate
• Fully Encapsulated for Indoor/Outdoor Use
• Tear-proof and Water-Resistant for Longevity
• Easy-to-Read with High-Contrast Text
• Attorney Approved and Made in Canada

City & Regional Ordinances
Some Nunavut communities may have additional labour-by-law posting requirements (local health & safety or housing standards). These must be displayed alongside the territorial notices. Check with your municipal or regional clerk’s office for specifics.