What overtime pay should I estimate?

Overtime rules vary by province and federal jurisdiction, but overtime is commonly paid at 1.5 times the regular rate after the applicable threshold is exceeded. The threshold and exemptions depend on the employment standards law covering the worker.

There is no single Canada-wide threshold. Some jurisdictions use 40 hours, others use 44, and certain industries or occupations have special rules, so the calculator should use the selected jurisdiction.

Multiply the regular hourly rate by 1.5 to get the overtime hourly rate, then multiply that rate by eligible overtime hours. Salaried employees who are overtime-eligible may need an equivalent regular hourly rate calculated first.

Some do and some are exempt. Eligibility depends on the province or federal jurisdiction, the employee’s duties and occupation, and the applicable employment standards exemptions rather than simply whether the worker is paid a salary.

It depends on the jurisdiction. Some employment standards use weekly thresholds, some also have daily thresholds, and special averaging arrangements can apply in certain circumstances.