{"id":17641,"date":"2026-06-19T02:07:27","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T06:07:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/?post_type=resources&#038;p=17641"},"modified":"2026-06-19T02:09:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T06:09:11","slug":"ontario-parental-leave-guide","status":"publish","type":"resources","link":"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/resources\/ontario-parental-leave-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Ontario parental leave: Your complete guide for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull resource-sticky-downloadable-template has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull blog-template-header has-light-violet-50-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div style=\"--bb--crumb-gap:.4em;\" class=\"blog-template-breadcrumb wp-block-employmentherocom2025-breadcrumb-block\"><nav role=\"navigation\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\" class=\"breadcrumb\"><ol class=\"breadcrumb-items\"><li class=\"breadcrumb-item breadcrumb-item--current breadcrumb-item--home\"><span class=\"breadcrumb-item-name\">Home<\/span><\/li><\/ol><\/nav><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"item\":{\"name\":\"Home\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/employmenthero.com\\\/en-ca\\\/\"}}]}<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group blog-template-tags is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--6)\"><div style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\" class=\"taxonomy-resource-type eh-resource-type wp-block-post-terms\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-post-terms-icon\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" alt=\"icon-blog\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/eye-logo.png\"><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/resources\/guides-and-playbooks\/\" rel=\"tag\">Guides and Playbooks<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group post-title-mobile has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><h2 class=\"blog-template-title wp-block-post-title\">Ontario parental leave: Your complete guide for 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-sm-font-size\">Published<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date has-sm-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2026-06-19T02:07:27-04:00\">19 Jun 2026<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns content-flex is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:55%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sticky-downloadable-title has-light-violet-50-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--24)\"><h1 class=\"blog-template-title wp-block-post-title\">Ontario parental leave: Your complete guide for 2026<\/h1>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Everything Ontario HR leaders and employers need to know about pregnancy leave, parental leave and EI benefits: in one place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-sm-font-size\">Published<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date has-sm-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2026-06-19T02:07:27-04:00\">19 Jun 2026<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content-wrapper has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is parental leave in Ontario and how does it work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Parental leave in Ontario isn&#8217;t a single system: it&#8217;s two systems working side by side, and most people only know half the story. This guide covers the full picture: who qualifies, how long employees can take off and what Ontario employers are legally obligated to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&#8217;s in this guide<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmark\">\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\"><strong>Pregnancy leave in Ontario<\/strong>: Who qualifies, how long it lasts, notice requirements and what happens in cases of miscarriage or stillbirth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--1-5);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--1-5)\"><strong>Parental leave rules<\/strong>: Entitlements for birth parents, fathers, partners and adoptive parents under the ESA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\"><strong>EI maternity and parental benefits<\/strong>: How much your employees receive, standard vs. extended options and the sharing bonus for two-parent families<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--1-5);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--1-5)\"><strong>Employee rights on parental leave<\/strong>: Job reinstatement, protection from reprisal, benefits continuation and seniority credits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\"><strong>Employer obligations in Ontario<\/strong>: What you must do, what you can&#8217;t do and how optional top-ups work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Manage Ontario parental leave, payroll and HR without the admin headache.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#form\">Download the guide<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ontario parental leave rights and employer obligations: know where you stand<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Parental leave isn&#8217;t a perk. It&#8217;s a protected right under Ontario law, and understanding it fully changes everything when you&#8217;re managing your team, your policies and your obligations as an employer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Managing a team where several employees are on different leave arrangements?<a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/products\/\"> 91±¬ΑΟ&#8217;s HR platform<\/a> keeps everything tracked in one place, while our<a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/en-ca\/products\/payroll-software\/\"> payroll software<\/a> makes sure your records stay accurate no matter how complex your team&#8217;s parental leave schedule gets. Parental leave doesn&#8217;t have to be complicated. With the right knowledge and the right tools, it&#8217;s one less thing on your plate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Take the admin out of Ontario parental leave management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#form\">Download the guide<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-employmentherocom2025-faq eh-faq eh-faq__bg-light\"><div class=\"eh-faq__container\"><div class=\"eh-faq__header\"><h2 class=\"eh-faq__title\">FAQs<\/h2><p class=\"eh-faq__subtitle\"><\/p><\/div><div class=\"eh-faq__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-employmentherocom2025-simple-accordion eh-simple-accordion\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"accordion-1781845091879\" class=\"eh-simple-accordion__checkbox\"\/><label for=\"accordion-1781845091879\" class=\"eh-simple-accordion__header\"><h3 class=\"eh-simple-accordion__title\">How long is maternity leave in Ontario?<\/h3><span class=\"eh-simple-accordion__icon\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M10.3966 3.60341C10.3966 2.71788 11.1145 2 12 2C12.8855 2 13.6034 2.71788 13.6034 3.60341V10.3966H20.3966C21.2822 10.3966 22 11.1145 22 12C22 12.8856 21.2822 13.6034 20.3966 13.6034H13.6034V20.3966C13.6034 21.2822 12.8855 22 12 22C11.1145 22 10.3966 21.2822 10.3966 20.3966V13.6034H3.6034C2.71786 13.6034 2 12.8856 2 12C2 11.1145 2.71786 10.3966 3.6034 10.3966H10.3966V3.60341Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/label><div class=\"eh-simple-accordion__content\"><div class=\"eh-simple-accordion__inner\">\n<p>In Ontario, pregnancy leave under the ESA gives eligible employees up to 17 weeks of unpaid, job-protected time off. This is separate from parental leave. An employee who takes pregnancy leave is then entitled to up to 61 additional weeks of parental leave, meaning a team member could be away for up to 78 weeks in total. Knowing this upfront helps you plan coverage and manage the transition.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-employmentherocom2025-simple-accordion eh-simple-accordion\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"accordion-1781845091886\" class=\"eh-simple-accordion__checkbox\"\/><label for=\"accordion-1781845091886\" class=\"eh-simple-accordion__header\"><h3 class=\"eh-simple-accordion__title\">How long is parental leave in Ontario?<\/h3><span class=\"eh-simple-accordion__icon\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M10.3966 3.60341C10.3966 2.71788 11.1145 2 12 2C12.8855 2 13.6034 2.71788 13.6034 3.60341V10.3966H20.3966C21.2822 10.3966 22 11.1145 22 12C22 12.8856 21.2822 13.6034 20.3966 13.6034H13.6034V20.3966C13.6034 21.2822 12.8855 22 12 22C11.1145 22 10.3966 21.2822 10.3966 20.3966V13.6034H3.6034C2.71786 13.6034 2 12.8856 2 12C2 11.1145 2.71786 10.3966 3.6034 10.3966H10.3966V3.60341Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/label><div class=\"eh-simple-accordion__content\"><div class=\"eh-simple-accordion__inner\">\n<p>It depends on the employee&#8217;s situation. Employees who took pregnancy leave can take up to 61 weeks of parental leave. All other new parents on your team\u2014including fathers, partners and adoptive parents\u2014can take up to 63 weeks. Both figures fall under the ESA and the leave is unpaid, though federal EI benefits provide income support. Knowing the difference helps you plan coverage and manage each leave accurately.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-employmentherocom2025-simple-accordion eh-simple-accordion\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"accordion-1781845285890\" class=\"eh-simple-accordion__checkbox\"\/><label for=\"accordion-1781845285890\" class=\"eh-simple-accordion__header\"><h3 class=\"eh-simple-accordion__title\">Is there paternity leave in Ontario?<\/h3><span class=\"eh-simple-accordion__icon\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M10.3966 3.60341C10.3966 2.71788 11.1145 2 12 2C12.8855 2 13.6034 2.71788 13.6034 3.60341V10.3966H20.3966C21.2822 10.3966 22 11.1145 22 12C22 12.8856 21.2822 13.6034 20.3966 13.6034H13.6034V20.3966C13.6034 21.2822 12.8855 22 12 22C11.1145 22 10.3966 21.2822 10.3966 20.3966V13.6034H3.6034C2.71786 13.6034 2 12.8856 2 12C2 11.1145 2.71786 10.3966 3.6034 10.3966H10.3966V3.60341Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/label><div class=\"eh-simple-accordion__content\"><div class=\"eh-simple-accordion__inner\">\n<p>There&#8217;s no separate paternity leave category under Ontario&#8217;s ESA, so it&#8217;s not something you&#8217;ll manage as a standalone entitlement. When a father or partner on your team requests time off for a new child, that request falls under parental leave\u2014up to 63 weeks of unpaid, job-protected time off. The entitlement is the same as for any other new parent, with full job protection and access to federal EI parental benefits, so you can apply consistent rules across your team.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-employmentherocom2025-simple-accordion eh-simple-accordion\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"accordion-1781845336325\" class=\"eh-simple-accordion__checkbox\"\/><label for=\"accordion-1781845336325\" class=\"eh-simple-accordion__header\"><h3 class=\"eh-simple-accordion__title\">How much does EI pay during maternity or parental leave in Ontario?<\/h3><span class=\"eh-simple-accordion__icon\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M10.3966 3.60341C10.3966 2.71788 11.1145 2 12 2C12.8855 2 13.6034 2.71788 13.6034 3.60341V10.3966H20.3966C21.2822 10.3966 22 11.1145 22 12C22 12.8856 21.2822 13.6034 20.3966 13.6034H13.6034V20.3966C13.6034 21.2822 12.8855 22 12 22C11.1145 22 10.3966 21.2822 10.3966 20.3966V13.6034H3.6034C2.71786 13.6034 2 12.8856 2 12C2 11.1145 2.71786 10.3966 3.6034 10.3966H10.3966V3.60341Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/label><div class=\"eh-simple-accordion__content\"><div class=\"eh-simple-accordion__inner\">\n<p>It helps to understand what your employees receive so you can support their planning. Maternity benefits and standard parental benefits pay 55% of an employee&#8217;s average weekly insurable earnings, up to a maximum of $729 per week in 2026. Extended parental benefits pay 33%, up to $437 per week. Maternity benefits last up to 15 weeks. Standard parental benefits can be shared for up to 40 weeks between parents, and extended parental benefits for up to 69 weeks. Visit the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/services\/benefits\/ei\/ei-maternity-parental.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Government of Canada&#8217;s EI benefits page<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-employmentherocom2025-simple-accordion eh-simple-accordion\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"accordion-1781845385533\" class=\"eh-simple-accordion__checkbox\"\/><label for=\"accordion-1781845385533\" class=\"eh-simple-accordion__header\"><h3 class=\"eh-simple-accordion__title\">Do Ontario employers have to pay employees on parental leave?<\/h3><span class=\"eh-simple-accordion__icon\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M10.3966 3.60341C10.3966 2.71788 11.1145 2 12 2C12.8855 2 13.6034 2.71788 13.6034 3.60341V10.3966H20.3966C21.2822 10.3966 22 11.1145 22 12C22 12.8856 21.2822 13.6034 20.3966 13.6034H13.6034V20.3966C13.6034 21.2822 12.8855 22 12 22C11.1145 22 10.3966 21.2822 10.3966 20.3966V13.6034H3.6034C2.71786 13.6034 2 12.8856 2 12C2 11.1145 2.71786 10.3966 3.6034 10.3966H10.3966V3.60341Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/label><div class=\"eh-simple-accordion__content\"><div class=\"eh-simple-accordion__inner\">\n<p>No. Under the ESA, pregnancy and parental leave are unpaid, so you aren&#8217;t required to pay wages while a team member is on leave. Some employers choose to offer voluntary top-up payments to supplement EI benefits, but this isn&#8217;t a legal obligation. If you do offer a top-up, it must meet federal conditions so it doesn&#8217;t reduce your employee&#8217;s EI benefits.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-employmentherocom2025-simple-accordion eh-simple-accordion\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"accordion-1781845413174\" class=\"eh-simple-accordion__checkbox\"\/><label for=\"accordion-1781845413174\" class=\"eh-simple-accordion__header\"><h3 class=\"eh-simple-accordion__title\">Can both parents take parental leave at the same time in Ontario?<\/h3><span class=\"eh-simple-accordion__icon\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M10.3966 3.60341C10.3966 2.71788 11.1145 2 12 2C12.8855 2 13.6034 2.71788 13.6034 3.60341V10.3966H20.3966C21.2822 10.3966 22 11.1145 22 12C22 12.8856 21.2822 13.6034 20.3966 13.6034H13.6034V20.3966C13.6034 21.2822 12.8855 22 12 22C11.1145 22 10.3966 21.2822 10.3966 20.3966V13.6034H3.6034C2.71786 13.6034 2 12.8856 2 12C2 11.1145 2.71786 10.3966 3.6034 10.3966H10.3966V3.60341Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/label><div class=\"eh-simple-accordion__content\"><div class=\"eh-simple-accordion__inner\">\n<p>Yes, and it&#8217;s worth planning for. Both parents can be on parental leave simultaneously under the ESA, so if you employ two parents of the same child, you may need to manage overlapping absences. EI parental benefits can also be received at the same time or one after another\u2014that&#8217;s up to the family. When both parents share EI parental benefits, they unlock bonus weeks: five extra on the standard option or eight extra on the extended option. Knowing this helps you anticipate coverage gaps and plan staffing ahead of time.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-employmentherocom2025-simple-accordion eh-simple-accordion\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"accordion-1781845437708\" class=\"eh-simple-accordion__checkbox\"\/><label for=\"accordion-1781845437708\" class=\"eh-simple-accordion__header\"><h3 class=\"eh-simple-accordion__title\">What are an employer&#8217;s obligations during parental leave in Ontario?<\/h3><span class=\"eh-simple-accordion__icon\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M10.3966 3.60341C10.3966 2.71788 11.1145 2 12 2C12.8855 2 13.6034 2.71788 13.6034 3.60341V10.3966H20.3966C21.2822 10.3966 22 11.1145 22 12C22 12.8856 21.2822 13.6034 20.3966 13.6034H13.6034V20.3966C13.6034 21.2822 12.8855 22 12 22C11.1145 22 10.3966 21.2822 10.3966 20.3966V13.6034H3.6034C2.71786 13.6034 2 12.8856 2 12C2 11.1145 2.71786 10.3966 3.6034 10.3966H10.3966V3.60341Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/label><div class=\"eh-simple-accordion__content\"><div class=\"eh-simple-accordion__inner\">\n<p>As an employer, you must reinstate employees returning from pregnancy or parental leave to their previous role or a comparable one at the same rate of pay. You must continue your share of benefit plan premiums during leave, can&#8217;t require an employee to return early and can&#8217;t penalise anyone for taking or planning to take leave. Failing to reinstate a returning employee is a violation of the ESA, so getting this right protects both your team and your business.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n    \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n    \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"How long is maternity leave in Ontario?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"<p>In Ontario, pregnancy leave under the ESA gives eligible employees up to 17 weeks of unpaid, job-protected time off. This is separate from parental leave. 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