Pay Equity Obligations versus Number of Employee
Companies who, during a calendar year, reaching an average of 6 or more employees must meet certain requirements in order to comply with the Pay Equity Act as of January 1st of next year. These requirements vary depending on the number of employees employed in the company.
Less than 6 employees
The employer must comply with Pay Equity as required by Article 19 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
More than 6 employees
The employer must complete annually a Declaration of the employer in terms of Pay Equity (DEMES).
Between 10 and 49 employees
The employer must produce a DEMES, complete a Pay Equity Exercise as well as a Maintenance Exercise (every 5 years).
Between 50 and 99 employees
The employer must produce a DEMES, complete a Pay Equity Exercise, complete a Maintenance Exercise (every 5 years) and implement a Pay Equity program.
For 100 or more employees
The employer must produce a DEMES, complete a Pay Equity Exercise, complete a Maintenance Exercise (every 5 years), Implement a Pay Equity Program and set up a Pay Equity Committee.
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