Pay frequency · New Brunswick
New Brunswick pay frequency rules.
How often New Brunswick employers must pay wages and how soon after a pay period ends. Enter a pay period end date to see the latest pay day.
New Brunswick: the interval between pays may not be more than sixteen days, and each pay must include all wages earned up to a day not more than seven calendar days before payment.
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New Brunswick: pay frequency rules in detail
| Point | What the source says |
|---|---|
| Maximum interval | Not more than 16 days between pays (Act s. 35(1)) |
| Pay lag | Wages earned up to a day not more than 7 calendar days before payment (s. 35(2)) |
| Statement | Pay period dates, gross wages, each deduction and net pay |
Notes on this rule
The 7-day lag is the latest day wages earned may be left unpaid at payday. The Act lets existing practices and collective agreements differ.
How to use this page
Enter the last day of a pay period to see the latest day the employer can pay it, and your pay period length where the statute caps it. Collective agreements and approved exceptions can differ from the statutory default.
Sources, read directly 19 October 2026: New Brunswick Employment Standards Act, s. 35; GNB - Rules of payment and payroll records.
Frequently asked questions
How often must a New Brunswick employer pay wages?
New Brunswick: the interval between pays may not be more than sixteen days, and each pay must include all wages earned up to a day not more than seven calendar days before payment.
How is the pay deadline counted?
The 7-day lag is the latest day wages earned may be left unpaid at payday. The Act lets existing practices and collective agreements differ.
What must a pay statement show?
Pay period dates, gross wages, each deduction and net pay
Can an employer or a contract give more than this?
Yes. These are statutory minimums. An employment contract, workplace policy or collective agreement can give more, but not less. Union members should check their collective agreement as well.
Where does this New Brunswick information come from?
Every figure on this page was read on 19 October 2026 from: New Brunswick Employment Standards Act, s. 35; GNB - Rules of payment and payroll records. 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 pay frequency and pay day rules 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.