Which two jurisdictions are not required to pay employees according to a specified pay frequency?

• A. Ontario and federal
• B. Quebec and Ontario
• C. Manitoba and Saskatchewan
• D. Newfoundland and Labrador and British Columbia

Answer: (A)

Pay frequency is about how often wages must be paid. In some jurisdictions, the law fixes a specific cadence (for example, weekly, biweekly, or semi-monthly paydays). Ontario and the federal regime don’t impose a single fixed schedule. They focus on ensuring wages are paid promptly and on a regular basis after each pay period, but they don’t require you to adhere to a particular cadence. That flexibility is why they are the two jurisdictions identified as not requiring a specified pay frequency. In other provinces, explicit payday rules exist, mandating certain frequencies or timelines.