MAIN HEADING: EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES PROGRAM - VOTE 1605

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The Employment Rights and Responsibilities Program (ERRP) is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the Employment Standards Act, 2000 and its regulations.

The ERRP ensures that Ontario workers are protected by minimum standards of employment covering wages and working conditions. It promotes compliance with these standards through inspections, investigations and enforcement initiatives, and encourages self-reliance through prevention efforts.

VOTE SUMMARY
($)
ITEM #	ITEM	Estimates 2010-11	Estimates 2009-10	Difference Between 2010-11 and 2009-10	Actual 2008-09
	OPERATING EXPENSE
1	Employment Standards	38,406,400	33,216,800	5,189,600	29,504,283
	TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSE TO BE VOTED	38,406,400	33,216,800	5,189,600	29,504,283
	Total Operating Expense	38,406,400	33,216,800	5,189,600	29,504,283

Standard Account by Item and Sub-items
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VOTE -ITEM #	STANDARD ACCOUNT BY ITEM AND SUB-ITEMS
	OPERATING EXPENSE
1605-1	Employment Standards
	Salaries and wages	24,822,100
	Employee benefits	3,149,600
	Transportation and communication	1,232,700
	Services	8,900,200
	Supplies and equipment	399,800
	Transfer payments
	Grants to promote improved employment practices	2,000
	Subtotal	38,506,400
	Less: Recoveries	100,000
	Total Operating Expense to be Voted	38,406,400
	Total Operating Expense for Employment Rights and Responsibilities Program	38,406,400