British Columbia Overtime Calculator
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British Columbia Overtime Rules
British Columbia has both daily and weekly overtime. Employees earn 1.5x their regular rate after 8 hours in a day or 40 hours in a week, and 2x after 12 hours in a day.
- 1.5x pay after 8 hours in a day or 40 hours in a week.
- 2x pay (double time) after 12 hours in a single day.
- The daily and weekly calculations are compared so the same hours are not counted twice.
Because British Columbia counts daily hours, a long single shift can create overtime even if the weekly total is under 40 hours.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. The weekly overtime threshold differs by province (40, 44, or 48 hours), and some provinces such as British Columbia add daily overtime. In British Columbia, overtime starts after 40 hours a week or 8 hours a day.
Most employees are covered by their province’s employment standards. Workers in federally regulated sectors — banks, airlines, interprovincial transport, telecom — follow the federal Canada Labour Code instead, which uses 8 hours a day or 40 hours a week.
Managers and supervisors, and certain professionals, are commonly exempt from overtime. The exact exemptions vary by province, so check your provincial employment standards.