Re: Canada public holiday pay based on the four work week period before the work week with a public holiday [CWILSON-C.FID2144802]

Hi Teio,

Thanks for the update and Happy New Year!


Germaine DanielsPayroll Director
germaine.daniels@thekey.com
Phone: 562-380-3662
TheKey.com


On Mon, Jan 5, 2026 at 8:12 AM Teio Senda <TSenda@cwilson.com> wrote:

> Hi Germaine,
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> I have passed this along to my employment colleague and will get back to
> you.
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> Regards,
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> Teio
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> public holiday pay based on the four work week period before the work week
> with a public holiday
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> Hi Teio and team,
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> During our review of the new Ceridan pay groups for the Canada
> amalgamation, I need clarification on the appropriate calculation method
> for employee statutory holiday pay moving forward.
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> It appears the following setup has been in place since prior to my hire on
> 10/22/2022:
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> Calculation Method Used for all Locations (Excluding Montreal):
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> Statutory holiday pay is calculated based on the total regular wages
> earned in the four work weeks preceding the holiday week, divided by 20.
> Overtime is excluded, but vacation pay is included in regular wages.
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> - Example: If an employee earned $2,000 in regular wages plus $80 in
> vacation pay: ($2,000 + $80) ÷ 20 = $104 stat pay per holiday.
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> Note: This flat amount has historically been paid regardless of whether
> the pay period contained one, two, or three holidays.
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> Calculation Method Used for Montreal Locations:
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> The above calculated amount was multiplied by the number of holidays that
> fell within the pay period.
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> - Example: If the calculated stat pay is $104 and the pay period includes
> two holidays, the total paid out is $208 ($104 x 2).
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> Given that government websites suggest statutory holidays are paid per
> holiday and not per pay period, could you please confirm if we should
> continue using the current calculation methods, or if a change is required
> to align with regulatory requirements?
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> Your prompt response is greatly appreciated as this will ensure we process
> our first 2026 payrolls correctly.
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> I have attached the relevant government website for your reference.
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> https://www.ontario.ca/document/your-guide-employment-standards-act-0/public-holidays?utm_source
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> Best regards,
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> *Germaine Daniels*
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> Director Payroll | *TheKey*
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