Scope and trigger
Most territorially regulated Northwest Territories workplaces — A written pay statement is required at the time wages are paid.
Northwest Territories pay statement guideNTReviewed 2026-07-27
last verified 2026-07-27Northwest Territories Pay Statement Requirements2026 Earnings Statement Guide
Northwest Territories pay statements combine core wage details with statutory-holiday hours and, on request, a fuller computation of bonuses and living allowances. Review its delivery and two-year recordkeeping guidance.
Generally required
Official-source guide
Reviewed 2026-07-27
At a glance
What the Northwest Territories record says.
Start with scope. Then compare the statement fields, delivery method, and record-retention rule against the circumstances of the workplace.
Required statement content
- Pay period
- hours
- statutory-holiday hours
- wage rate
- details of deductions
- net amount received. A detailed computation of wages, bonuses and living allowances is available on request.
Electronic delivery and printing
Electronic delivery is permitted when the employee can view the statement securely and privately and print it.
Record retention
Required records must generally be kept for at least 2 years after they are made.
Primary authority
Trace the summary to its source.
The links below point to the government statute, regulation, or guidance recorded in the 2026 research dataset. Open them when the exact wording matters.
Primary official authority
Employment Standards Act, ss. 19 and 50
Additional official material
Northwest Territories Employment Standards
Common questions
Using the Northwest Territories requirements page.
Who is covered by this Northwest Territories summary?
Most territorially regulated Northwest Territories workplaces — A written pay statement is required at the time wages are paid.
What must appear on the pay statement?
Pay period; hours; statutory-holiday hours; wage rate; details of deductions; net amount received. A detailed computation of wages, bonuses and living allowances is available on request.
Can the statement be delivered electronically?
Electronic delivery is permitted when the employee can view the statement securely and privately and print it.
How long should the related records be retained?
Required records must generally be kept for at least 2 years after they are made.