10 August 2009
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AROUND THE PROVINCES: MAXIMUM WORK HOURS
In a tough economy like this one, employers may be tempted to cut staff and push remaining workers to work longer hours to take up the slack. But doing so may not only endanger workers’ health and safety but also be illegal. Employment standards laws across Canada set caps on how long employees can work before they’re entitled to overtime. And to ensure that workers get enough rest, they also limit the number of hours workers may work in a day and/or days in a week. Maximum work hour caps may be subject to exceptions. For example, many jurisdictions exempt certain industries from maximum hour restrictions, set special restrictions for certain jobs and set stricter maximum hour restrictions for young workers. Employers may also be able to apply for a “variance”—that is, official permission not to comply with these restrictions. Here’s an overview of the general maximum work hour caps in each jurisdiction.
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