Banked Overtime Calculator — Canada (2026)
Banked overtime (time off in lieu) must be credited at 1.5 hours per overtime hour in every Canadian jurisdiction, and requires a written agreement. Banking at straight time is not valid.
Overtime thresholds and banking rules by province
| Jurisdiction | Overtime starts | Banking rule |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | over 44 hours/week | 1.5 h banked per OT hour, written agreement required |
| British Columbia | over 8 hours/day and over 40 hours/week; double time after 12 hours/day | 1.5 h banked per OT hour, written agreement required |
| Alberta | over 8 hours/day OR over 44 hours/week | 1.5 h banked per OT hour, written agreement required |
| Quebec | over 40 hours/week | 1.5 h banked per OT hour, written agreement required |
| Saskatchewan | over 8 hours/day and over 40 hours/week | 1.5 h banked per OT hour, written agreement required |
| Manitoba | over 8 hours/day and over 40 hours/week | 1.5 h banked per OT hour, written agreement required |
| Nova Scotia | over 48 hours/week | 1.5 h banked per OT hour, written agreement required |
| New Brunswick | over 44 hours/week | 1.5 h banked per OT hour, written agreement required |
| Prince Edward Island | over 48 hours/week | 1.5 h banked per OT hour, written agreement required |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | over 40 hours/week | 1.5 h banked per OT hour, written agreement required |
| Yukon | over 8 hours/day and over 40 hours/week | 1.5 h banked per OT hour, written agreement required |
| Northwest Territories | over 8 hours/day and over 40 hours/week | 1.5 h banked per OT hour, written agreement required |
| Nunavut | over 8 hours/day and over 40 hours/week | 1.5 h banked per OT hour, written agreement required |
| Federal (Canada Labour Code) | over 8 hours/day and over 40 hours/week | 1.5 h banked per OT hour, written agreement required |
Frequently asked questions
How does banked overtime work in Canada?
Instead of overtime pay, you and your employer can agree in writing to bank the time: each overtime hour becomes 1.5 hours of paid time off, to be taken within the period your province allows (commonly 3–6 months).
Is banking at straight time (1:1) legal?
No — in every Canadian jurisdiction banked time must be credited at the overtime rate (1.5×). An agreement to bank at 1:1 is not valid.
What happens to banked time if I quit?
Unused banked overtime must be paid out at the overtime rate with your final pay.
✓ Reviewed 2026-07-02 against official employment standards.