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Ontario's overtime line is 44 hours, not 40

The answer: under the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000, s.22(1), Ontario workers earn 1.5x pay for hours over 44/week — four hours higher than the US federal 40-hour line (ESA 2000 s.22(1) — 1.5x over 44 hours/week (verified via the Ministry Policy & Interpretation Manual)).

Exemptions to check first

Several regulated occupations carry 50/55/60-hour thresholds or exemptions — check the occupation before relying on 44

Two different 2-year rules — don't collapse them

TWO distinct 2-year rules (do not collapse): a complaint about a contravention more than 2 years old is deemed never filed (s.96(3)); recovery is capped at wages due within 2 years before filing (s.111)

Where to file

Ministry of Labour ESA claim (free, online) — or civil court, but not both for the same wages

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