Add Comment Question: On-call for emergencies on some weekends/holidays, what is the minimum hours paid if called? Answer: Section 21.2 (1) of the Ontario Employment Standards Act states: If an employee who regularly works more than three hours a day is required to present himself or herself for work but works less than three hours, despite being available to work longer, the employer shall pay the employee wages for three hours. Your Comment * Your Email * Your Name * Your City Note, your name, city and email is not displayed on the website. It is used to notify you that we have approved your comment.