As noted above, the fact that the work unit of the work unit is receiving increased attention for overtime and overtime is changing. And while the government has not explicitly stated that it is because it receives many dubious or ineligible requests if it did not, there would be absolutely no reason to recommend, accept or announce. Overtime credit agreements concluded with the Director`s agreement before April 3, 2019 remain valid and in effect until the authorization expires. As a result, employers who apply for overtime and/or overtime are well advised to update their understanding of the moL criteria for each category: funding agreements require a start and end date. For non-unionized workers, the funding contract must expire within two years from the start date. For unionized workers subject to a collective agreement, the scholarship contract must expire no later than the day a subsequent collective agreement applies. In both cases, the employees concerned must certify their agreement in writing and a copy of the MoL-Blatts must be made available to staff with respect to hours of work and overtime pay. Similarly, workers can now agree (in writing) to work more than 48 hours per week and the director`s consent is no longer required for these agreements to be valid. An exceptional situation in which a worker may be required to work more than daily or weekly hours of work or to work during a required rest. In these cases, the limits of working time may be exceeded or the rest time reduced, but only to the extent that it is necessary to avoid any serious intervention in the ordinary operation of the business or the activity of the employer. You will find more information in exceptional circumstances. On April 3, 2019, Bill 66, Restoring Ontario`s Competitiveness Act, 2019 (“Bill 66”) received royal approval and is now law. Bill 66 has made changes to a number of statutes.

The esa changes have removed barriers that prevent employers from spending overtime and additional employment contracts with their employees. For more information and expert advice on the preparation and submission of your organization`s overtime and/or overtime requests, please contact PIVOTAL at 1-855-407-3921.