Maternity leave in Ontario is a period of time off work that is available to eligible employees who are pregnant or have recently given birth. The Ontario Parental Leave Act (OPLA) sets out the rules for maternity leave in the province.
To be eligible for maternity leave, you must have worked for your employer for at least 13 weeks and have worked at least 240 hours during that time. You must also provide your employer with a doctor’s note confirming your pregnancy or the birth of your child.