It is a common misconception that salaried employees are not entitled to overtime pay, however, working in a salaried role doesn’t mean that an employee is automatically disqualified from receiving overtime pay. In Ontario, the rules for overtime pay are outlined in the Employment Standards Act (ESA). What is Overtime Pay? The general rule for …
As of April 1st, 2024, Canada’s federal minimum wage is set to increase from $16.65 per hour to $17.30 per hour. The federal minimum wage applies to employees who work in a federally regulated business or industry. The minimum wage is the lowest permitted wage that an employer can pay an employee. This wage rate …