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ARTICLE · 22 JANUARY 2025

Overtime Pay – Your Guide To Legally Fair Compensation.

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Overtime pay can be a crucial component of an employee's total compensation.

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Overtime pay can be a crucial component of an employee's total compensation. Whether the employee is paid on an hourly basis or earns an annual salary, understanding an individual's rights and obligations regarding overtime pay is essential.

What is Overtime Pay?

Overtime pay refers to payment an employee receives for hours worked beyond their standard work week. According to the Employment Standards Act (the "ESA"), employees in Ontario are generally entitled to overtime pay if they work more than 44 hours in a calendar week, although there are some exceptions to this threshold. The overtime pay rate in Ontario is 1.5 times the employee's regular hourly wage, commonly referred to as "time and a half." For instance, a regular hourly rate of $25.00 per hour turns into an overtime rate of $37.50 per hour for all hours worked above 44 in a week.

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