Orange Shirt Day September 30 – a general holiday in Manitoba

The provincial government has declared September 30 – known as Orange Shirt Day – a general holiday, which requires companies in the construction industry to follow rules set out for observing the day and paying employees.

To see the details on general holidays and also specific to Orange Shirt Day, click here and, for additional information specific to the construction industry, click here.

Unlike other general holidays, employers/employees substitute a different day off work, in lieu of September 30.

“Employers may substitute another day for all general holidays except Orange Shirt Day, for the purposes of general holiday pay and wages for hours worked on the day.”

For more information contact Employment Standards:

• Phone: 204-945-3352 or toll free in Canada 1-800-821-4307 Fax: 204-948-3046
• Website: manitoba.ca/labour/standards

For detailed information, please refer to current legislation including The Employment Standards Code, The Construction Industry Wages Act, The Worker Recruitment and Protection Act, or contact Employment Standards