• What factors will Employment Standards consider in reviewing a Weekly Day of Rest application?
  
• How do I apply?
  
• What if I disagree with the proposed schedule?
  
• How do I know if there is a permit/order in my workplace?
  
• When can the employer start the new schedule?
  
• Does the permit expire?
  
• For more information contact Employment Standards:
  

What factors will Employment Standards consider in reviewing a Weekly Day of Rest application?

Employers may be eligible for a Weekly Day of Rest Order if the day of rest:

• Causes undue hardship or severe loss to the employer
• Is of little or no benefit to employees because of the remote locations
• Unduly restricts a business that operates only part of the year

How do I apply?

Download applications forms from www.manitoba.ca/labour/standards/forms.html or by calling Employment Standards. The completed application can be dropped off, mailed, or faxed to the nearest Employment Standards office.

What if I disagree with the proposed schedule?

Employees with questions about their rights should call Employment Standards. If a permit/order is issued, the employer can require the minority of employees who did not agree to work the new schedule.

How do I know if there is a permit/order in my workplace?

Permits/orders must be posted at the workplace at all times, in a place where employees can see it. Employers who do not post the permit/order or restrict access to it, risk having it cancelled.

When can the employer start the new schedule?

New schedules can begin once a permit/order is received by the employer and posted in the workplace. Until the permit is received, minimum standards remain in place. The new schedule will be in effect until the permit expires.

Does the permit expire?

The permit/order will show the date it expires.  The employer must reapply before the expiry date to avoid any disruptions in their operation. Once the permit has expired, scheduling must go back to minimum standards until a new permit is approved.

For more information contact Employment Standards:

Phone:     204-945-3352 or toll free in Canada 1-800-821-4307

Fax:           204-948-3046

Website:  www.manitoba.ca/labour/standards

This is a general overview and the information used is subject to change. For detailed information, please refer to current legislation including The Employment Standards Code, The Construction Industry Wages Act , The Worker Recruitment and Protection Act, or contact Employment Standards.

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