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Quebec Overtime Rules
Quebec pays overtime after 40 hours in a workweek at 1.5x the regular rate. There is no general daily overtime.
- 1.5x pay for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek.
- No general daily overtime: only weekly hours over the threshold count for most employees.
- Managers, supervisors, and some professionals can be exempt from overtime.
In Quebec, overtime is based on the 40-hour workweek.
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 Quebec, overtime starts after 40 hours a week.
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.