British Columbia Employment Standards
In B.C., employees are eligible for overtime based on both daily and weekly hours worked.
Daily Overtime
Time-and-a-half (1.5x) after 8 hours. Double-time (2.0x) after 12 hours in a single day.
Weekly Overtime
Time-and-a-half (1.5x) after 40 hours in a week.
Double Time
Required after 12 hours in a day.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the averaging agreement?
Employers and employees can agree to average hours over 1-4 weeks to avoid overtime charges for flexible schedules.
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