Ontario Employment Standards Act Quiz

What is the purpose of the Employment Standards Act (ESA) in Ontario?

• To help businesses set their own workplace rules

• To define the minimum legal rights and entitlements of workers

• To ensure that all jobs require contracts

• To eliminate wage deductions

Who is covered by the ESA?

• Only unionized employees

• Only government workers

• Most workers in Ontario, whether unionized or not

• Only employees who work full-time

Which of the following is NOT a standard covered by the ESA?

• Hours of work

• Minimum wage

• Employee performance reviews

• Public holiday pay

What is the daily limit for working hours under the ESA?

• 10 hours

• 8 hours

• 12 hours

• 6 hours

What is the weekly limit for working hours unless otherwise agreed upon?

• 35 hours

• 44 hours

• 48 hours

• 50 hours

How long must an employee work before they are entitled to a meal break?

• 3 hours

• 5 hours

• 6 hours

• 7 hours

How long is the required meal break under the ESA?

• 15 minutes

• 30 minutes

• 45 minutes

• 60 minutes

Under which condition can an employer deduct money from an employee’s wages?

• If the employee damages company property

• If the employee agrees in writing

• If the employer needs extra funds

• If the employee refuses overtime

Which of the following is a statutory deduction that employers must take from wages?

• Union dues

• Parking fees

• Taxes and government contributions

• Health insurance premiums

At what rate must overtime be paid when an employee works beyond 44 hours in a week?

• 1.25 times the regular wage

• 1.5 times the regular wage

• 2 times the regular wage

• The same as regular pay