Educational how-to
Hours of work and overtime in Ontario
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The ESA sets daily and weekly limits plus overtime
Some jobs are exempt.
Overtime is not a handshake bonus
It is a statutory rule when it applies.
Keep your own time record
Disputes are about hours actually worked.
Open the ESA hours sections
Use Go to section on the official page.
Official law on this site: employment-workplace-law.
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