Hours of Work Policy - Ontario

Hours of Work Policy - Ontario
Stay compliant and reduce risk with this professionally drafted Hours of Work Policy Template tailored for Ontario businesses. Built to align with the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA), this easy-to-customize policy clearly outlines work hours, break times, flexible scheduling, disconnecting from work, and emergency closures.
Perfect for small business owners, HR consultants, and startup teams, this downloadable Word document gives you peace of mind and clarity when setting work expectations for full-time, part-time, and casual employees.
What’s Included:
✔ Legally aligned hours of work rules
✔ Three-hour minimum pay clause
✔ Optional breaks and disconnecting from work section
✔ Clear workweek and scheduling structure
✔ Editable docx file
✔ Ready to implement instantly
Use this as a stand-alone policy or as part of your employee handbook to strengthen workplace compliance and clarity.
Expertly developed HR tools and templates, DirectiveHR is your trusted partner in simplifying compliance and building professional workplaces. Our documents are clear, concise, and backed by real HR expertise—used by 1,000+ businesses Canada wide.
Each purchase includes an instantly downloadable digital file, delivered in PDF and editable DOCX formats. When applicable, a fillable PDF version is also provided for ease of use. Whether you're updating a policy or starting from scratch, you’ll have everything you need to implement professional HR standards with confidence.