Why is it important that my overtime is authorized in writing?

Denying overtime payment is a common conflict that can be avoided by getting everything in writing.

Never work extra hours without explicit permission from your manager in writing. Be diligent and document all offers and authorizations for overtime work. Verbal agreements are not enough.

Without documentation, you cannot successfully support your case if a conflict arises later. Always ensure that your manager confirms by email that you are

  • Authorized to work overtime
  • The specific dates and times that you are permitted to work overtime

Overtime for Part-Time Members

Part-time CA 9.5: You will be paid 1.5 times your hourly rate for each hour of work in excess of 40 hours each work week.

Overtime for Full-Time Members

Full-time CA 6.6.1: You will be paid overtime at 1.5 times your hourly rate for all authorized work that you perform:

  • At least one-quarter hour (15 minutes) over your normal daily hours.
    • Example: If your normal daily hours are 7.5 hours, you will be paid overtime for 15 minutes if you work for 7 hours and 45 minutes that day.
  • At least one-half hour (30 minutes) over your normal weekly hours.
    • Example: if your normal week is 37.5 hours, you will be paid overtime for 30 minutes if you work for 38 hours that week.
  • On the 6th day of your workweek.
    • Example: if your normal workweek is Monday to Friday, and you work additional hours on Saturday, you will be paid overtime for all hours worked on Saturday.

Full-time CA 6.6.2: You will be paid overtime at 2 times your hourly rate for all authorized work that you perform on the 7th day of work that week.

  • Example: If your normal workweek is Monday to Friday, and you worked extra hours on Saturday and Sunday.
    • You will be paid 1.5 times for all hours worked on Saturday and
    • You will be paid 2 times for all hours worked on Sunday

Can my manager force me to take pay or lieu time for authorized overtime?

No. The employee has the right to choose pay or lieu time. Article 6.6.4 says: the employee shall have the option of electing payment at the applicable overtime rate or time off equivalent to the applicable overtime rate.

Do sick days and vacation days count as hours worked?

Yes. Vacation days paid at 100% and short-term disability days paid at 100% count as hours worked for calculating overtime.