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Live-in household employment guide

Separate accommodation from working time, privacy and compensation in a live-in arrangement.

Illustrative dataUpdated September 1, 2026
Short answer

Living in the employer's home does not make all time working time or permit unlimited deductions. Define private accommodation, scheduled hours, on-call expectations, meals and lawful deductions separately.

Protect boundaries

Record private space, access, visitors, cameras, overnight duties, emergencies and how either party ends the accommodation arrangement.

Check provincial rules

Minimum wage, domestic-worker coverage, room-and-board limits and written authorization requirements vary by province and can change.

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What to know

Are these contract guide figures verified?

No. Launch salary values are clearly marked illustrative until independent source verification is complete.

Can this replace professional advice?

No. It is general information; employment, tax and legal requirements depend on the province and facts.