Overtime

Overtime is the extra hours an employee works beyond their regular schedule, typically exceeding the standard 40-hour workweek in many countries. Managing overtime efficiently is vital for cost control and budget management. HR plays a critical role in setting and enforcing policies that balance business needs with employee rights, ensuring fair compensation and sustainable work practices.

Overtime Policy

Purpose The purpose of this policy is to control labor

How to Create Overtime Banking Agreements

Overtime laws across Canada and what they say about trading overtime for time off

Additional Tools, Insight & Solutions Search

Year In Review 2025: Canadian Digital Policy

Canada's digital policy agenda was reshaped in 2025 as elections, prorogation, and legislative [...]

Employment Law Changes Are Here: Is Your Workplace Ready For 2026?

A new year brings fresh plans, renewed energy, and big goals for growing your business. But January [...]

Changes To Ontario Job Posting Requirements: What Employers Need To Know For 2026

As previewed in our December 2024 article addressing the then‑anticipated job posting measures [...]

Are Supervisory Employees Entitled to Overtime Pay?

Status as a “manager” under employment standards laws is based on actual responsibilities, not [...]

Is Santa Claus a Terrible Boss?

A Jolly HR Investigation from the North Pole

From Office Snacks To Parental Leave: Benefits That Actually Boost Retention In 2026

Not all perks are created equal. If you're reviewing your benefits package for 2026, here's what's [...]

Minimum Wage Increases Now In Effect Across Several Provinces

As of October 1, 2025, minimum wage rates have officially increased in several provinces. Employers [...]

Back For More: Secondary Claims For EI Benefits In Canada

Introduction In Canada, Employment Insurance ("EI") provides temporary income support to unemployed [...]

Temporary Layoff Requirements – Know The Laws Of Your Province

If your company is planning to downsize and restructure its workforce, be prepared to navigate the [...]

Employee Overtime Exemptions – Know The Laws Of Your Province

Employment standards laws require employers to pay employees who work beyond specific hours [...]

The Air Canada Strike (Appears) To Be Over — Now The Restorative Work Must Begin

Air Canada and its employees have reached a tentative settlement agreement, bringing an end (for [...]

The Air Canada Flight Attendant Strike/Lockout, Explained

Most Canadians – especially those travelling at this time – are aware of the current Air Canada [...]

Gig Worker Rights Expand In Canada As Uber Drivers Unionize In B.C.

To listen to an audio recording of this article, click here. Introduction Earlier this month, Uber [...]

The Top 11 HR Compliance Cases of 2025 (So Far) ​

Courts handed down key rulings on telecommuting rights, workload-related burnout, drug testing, and [...]

Go to Top