There are many opportunities for you to follow your dream in Manitoba. Whether you want to continue your career or start with a new line of work, your future in Manitoba is yours to decide.

The standard work day for workers in Manitoba is eight hours, with a typical work week being 40 hours. Most office and professional jobs have a work week starting on Monday and ending on Friday. The work week in other jobs may vary.

Most workers enjoy statutory holidays throughout the year. Christmas Day, Canada Day, Thanksgiving and others are days when workers can spend time with their families while being paid like a regular work day. Office and professional jobs also offer workers at least two weeks’ vacation from their job with pay.

Did you know?

• Manitoba’s minimum wage is among the highest in the country.
• Manitoba has employment standards laws to protect the rights of workers.
• Manitoba has regulations around the safety and health of workers in the workplace. You have the right to be safe at your job and the right to refuse to do something if you believe it is dangerous.

Links

Employment Standards Branch is the government office that ensures the law is being followed in every workplace.

SAFEManitoba is an agency with information and resources to promote workplace health and safety.