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I Need To Work Overtime, But My Employer Won’t Let Me

If you want to work overtime but your employer won’t allow it, it’s important to note that employers generally have the right to control work schedules and limit overtime hours.…

Can My Employer Make Me Work Overtime?

In short, no. An employer cannot force an employee to work overtime if the hours are outside of what are considered regular hours. However, there are special circumstances. If your…

Are Managers Entitled To Overtime Pay?

Individuals in managerial or supervisory roles are generally exempt from overtime pay for their primary duties. This rule usually applies even when they occasionally perform non-managerial tasks. Even if these…

Is Overtime Calculated Daily?

Generally speaking, overtime is calculated either weekly or over a longer period under an averaging agreement unless an employment contract or a collective agreement state otherwise. If you have questions…

Am I Entitled To Overtime Pay In Ontario?

Depending on your line of work, there are exemptions to overtime pay. Some positions are exempt from the overtime provisions of the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”). Some exemptions can…

Is Overtime Pay In Ontario Always 1.5 The Employees’ Rate Of Pay?

Yes. Per the Employment Standards Act (“ESA”), the overtime pay rate in Ontario is 1.5 times their hourly rate for each additional hour worked in the workweek. If you have…

After How Many Worked Hours Does Overtime Start?

Overtime pay generally begins beyond a 44-hour workweek. At that point, employees are compensated at a rate of time and a half for additional hours worked. If you have questions…

What is Overtime Pay?

As an employee, your standard hours of work are typically 8 hours per day or 40 hours a week. Any hours worked beyond these standard hours are considered overtime. Overtime…