Final pay · Ontario
Ontario final pay deadline.
When Ontario employers must pay the last wages after a job ends. Enter your dates to see the deadline under the Employment Standards Act, 2000.
Ontario final wages are due on the later of 7 days after employment ends and what would have been the next regular pay day.
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Ontario: final pay deadline rules in detail
| Point | What the source says |
|---|---|
| Deadline | The later of: 7 days after employment ends, or the employee’s next regular pay day |
| What is covered | Outstanding wages, including vacation pay |
| Termination and severance pay | Can be owed separately; they have their own rules |
Notes on this rule
Count the 7 days from the day employment ends, then compare with your next regular pay day after that date. Whichever falls later is the deadline.
How to use this page
Enter the dates the form asks for and the calculator applies this jurisdiction’s own rule to them. The result lists each date the rule produces and marks the one that is the deadline. It is only as accurate as the dates you enter; confirm them against your pay stubs and your record of employment.
Sources, read directly 19 October 2026: Ontario.ca - Payment of wages, Your guide to the Employment Standards Act.
Frequently asked questions
When must a Ontario employer pay final wages?
Ontario final wages are due on the later of 7 days after employment ends and what would have been the next regular pay day.
Does it matter whether I quit or was let go?
This page applies the rule as the source states it, tied to when employment ends. Where a source draws a line between resignation and dismissal it is shown in the rules table; if you are unsure which situation applies, ask the Ontario employment standards office named in the source.
Are vacation pay, termination pay and severance included?
This page is about the deadline for final wages and, where the source says so, vacation pay. Termination pay and severance have their own rules; see the termination notice page for Ontario and the vacation pay page for Ontario.
How does this calculator count the days?
Count the 7 days from the day employment ends, then compare with your next regular pay day after that date. Whichever falls later is the deadline.
Where does this Ontario information come from?
Every figure on this page was read on 19 October 2026 from: Ontario.ca - Payment of wages, Your guide to the Employment Standards Act. The links are listed under the rules table above. If a source changes, this page is regenerated from one data file and the verified date is updated.
Reference only — not legal advice
This page states the statutory final pay deadline from the published employment-standards legislation or the government’s own guide, read on 19 October 2026. It is not legal advice, does not model a collective agreement or an individual contract, and rules change. For a binding answer, contact the employment standards office named in the source or a lawyer.