Canadian Overtime Calculator
Every province. Every territory. Federal jurisdiction. Enter your hours and get the right answer — even when daily and weekly thresholds collide.
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Rule: 44 hours per week at 1.5× regular pay
Triggered by weekly threshold in Ontario
⚠ Informational only — not legal advice
This calculator is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, accounting, or payroll advice. Always consult your provincial labour standards office or a qualified professional before making employment decisions. Hibiscus HR makes no warranty as to the accuracy of the results — see our Terms of Use for full details.
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Our Time & Attendance module flags overtime violations for every province in real time — including the daily rules in BC, Alberta, and the territories.
This calculator reflects the general-purpose weekly and daily overtime rules set by each jurisdiction's labour standards statute as of 2026. It does not account for averaging agreements, collective bargaining agreements, double-time-after-12-hours (BC), industry-specific exemptions, or stat-holiday premiums. Always verify with your provincial labour standards office for complex situations.
Overtime rules by province
Click any jurisdiction for a dedicated breakdown of the rule, the statute citation, and special cases.
Ontario
ON44 hours per week
Employment Standards Act, 2000, s. 22
Quebec
QC40 hours per week
Act respecting labour standards, s. 52
British Columbia
BC8 hrs/day at 1.5× · 12 hrs/day at 2× · 40 hrs/week at 1.5×
Employment Standards Act, s. 40
Alberta
AB8 hours per day OR 44 hours per week (greater of)
Employment Standards Code, s. 21
Saskatchewan
SK8 hours per day OR 40 hours per week (greater of)
Saskatchewan Employment Act, Part II, s. 2-12
Manitoba
MB8 hours per day OR 40 hours per week (greater of)
Employment Standards Code, s. 14
New Brunswick
NB44 hours per week
Employment Standards Act, s. 17
Nova Scotia
NS48 hours per week
Labour Standards Code, s. 41A
Prince Edward Island
PE48 hours per week
Employment Standards Act, s. 5.2
Newfoundland and Labrador
NL40 hours per week
Labour Standards Act, s. 25
Yukon
YT8 hours per day OR 40 hours per week (greater of)
Yukon Employment Standards Act, s. 10
Northwest Territories
NT8 hours per day OR 40 hours per week (greater of)
NWT Employment Standards Act, s. 20
Nunavut
NU8 hours per day OR 40 hours per week (greater of)
Nunavut Labour Standards Act, s. 15
Federally Regulated
FED8 hours per day OR 40 hours per week (greater of)
Canada Labour Code, Part III, s. 174
Common questions
How does overtime work in Canada?
Overtime rules in Canada are set by each province and territory individually. Most jurisdictions require overtime pay at 1.5× the regular rate once an employee exceeds a weekly threshold. Some — including BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon, NWT, Nunavut, and federally regulated employers — also trigger overtime based on daily hours.
What is the overtime threshold in each Canadian province?
Ontario: 44 hours/week. Quebec: 40 hours/week. British Columbia: 8 hours/day or 40 hours/week. Alberta: 8 hours/day or 44 hours/week. Saskatchewan: 8 hours/day or 40 hours/week. Manitoba: 8 hours/day or 40 hours/week. New Brunswick: 44 hours/week. Nova Scotia: 48 hours/week. PEI: 48 hours/week. Newfoundland & Labrador: 40 hours/week. Yukon, NWT, Nunavut: 8 hours/day or 40 hours/week. Federally regulated: 8 hours/day or 40 hours/week.
What does "greater-of" overtime mean?
In provinces that apply both a daily and weekly threshold (BC, AB, SK, MB, YT, NT, NU, and federal), overtime hours are the greater of daily or weekly excess — not the sum. For example, in Alberta an employee who works 9 hours × 5 days (45 total) has 5 hours of daily OT (1h × 5 days) and 1 hour of weekly OT (45 - 44). They are owed 5 hours of overtime, not 6.
Does this calculator cover double time in BC?
Yes. British Columbia requires double time (2×) for hours beyond 12 in a single day, in addition to 1.5× after 8 hours in a day and 1.5× after 40 hours in a week. The calculator handles all three tiers, including the rule that only the first 8 hours of each day count toward the 40-hour weekly threshold. Because the double-time rule depends on daily distribution, BC requires day-by-day input.
Are managers entitled to overtime?
Most provinces exempt bona-fide managers, supervisors with authority to hire and fire, and certain professional roles from overtime requirements. Ontario also exempts IT professionals. Check your specific provincial Employment Standards Act for exemptions.
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