Yellowknife — April 26, 2023
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is seeking public feedback on the Employment Standards Act (Act).
The realities of work have changed since the last time the Act was comprehensively reviewed. A thorough review of the Act is needed to ensure efficiency, understanding and compliance, as well as to ensure that the legislation is on par with the minimum standards of employment in other Canadian jurisdictions.
The Act applies to most employees and employers that perform work in the Northwest Territories. The Act does not apply to federal government employees, GNWT employees or workers in federally regulated industries such as airlines, banks and most telecommunications operations.
For more information and to complete the online survey, visit (haveyoursay.nwt-tno.ca/employment-standards-act-review and provide feedback by May 21, 2023.
Results from the survey and direct stakeholder engagements will be summarized in a What We Heard Report that will help inform potential changes to the Act.
For media requests, please contact:
Briony Grabke
Manager, Public Affairs and Communications
Department of Education, Culture and Employment
Government of the Northwest Territories
867-767-9352 Ext. 71073