Overtime Pay Calculator Canada 2025

Overtime Pay Calculator

Overtime Rules by Province — 2025 Summary

Canadian Overtime Law — Key Facts

• Most employees in Canada are covered by provincial employment standards, not federal law — jurisdiction depends on the industry and employer type
• Federal employees (banking, telecom, interprovincial transport, etc.) fall under the Canada Labour Code with a 40-hour weekly threshold
• Some employees are exempt from overtime rules: managers, supervisors, professionals in some provinces, and commissioned salespersons in certain roles
• Overtime can often be banked as paid time off (1.5 hours off per overtime hour worked) if the employer and employee agree in writing
• Ontario's Employment Standards Act does not have a daily overtime threshold — only the weekly 44-hour threshold applies
• BC has the most complex rules: 1.5× after 8 hours/day, 2× after 12 hours/day, and 1.5× after 40 hours/week — whichever results in greater pay
• Overtime is calculated on regular pay rate — shift premiums and allowances may or may not be included depending on the province and employment agreement

Salary vs Hourly: Who Gets Overtime?

Salary does not automatically exempt you from overtime. In most Canadian provinces, salaried employees still qualify for overtime unless they are classified as managers or supervisors with genuine management responsibilities. An employer cannot simply pay a salary and expect unlimited hours — employment standards apply regardless of how pay is structured.

If you suspect you've been denied overtime pay you're owed, you can file a complaint with your provincial employment standards office. Common situations include misclassification as "manager" with no real management duties and requiring unpaid after-hours work.

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