Hours of Work
Division I, Part III of the Canada Labour Code sets out the requirements an employer must meet with respect to hours of work and overtime. Employees should also understand their rights in the workplace.
- Get to know what the standard hours of work are for federally regulated employees in general and some industries in particular.
- Working a lot of hours lately? See if you qualify for overtime and learn how to calculate your overtime hours of work accurately.
- Everyone deserves some down time. Learn more about the maximum hours of work your employer can ask you to work.
- Tailored work schedules can make life easier for both employers and employees alike. Find out more about averaged hours of work and modified work schedules.
- Sometimes, circumstances beyond our control dictate the number of hours it takes to get the job done. When this is the case, understand how emergency hours of work can influence your options and responsibilities as an employer, and your schedule as an employee.
See Pamphlet #9 – Hours of Work for further information.
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