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 pay in Ontario is 1.5 times the employee’s regular rate of pay, commonly referred to as “time and a half.” Additionally, depending on your employment policy, you may have the option to enter into a written agreement with your employer to receive time off in lieu of overtime pay.
For example, 5 hours of overtime work would be equivalent to 7.5 hours of paid time off.
If you have questions regarding overtime pay, contact employment lawyers, Sultan Lawyers, online or by telephone at 416-214-5111.