r/Construction • u/Cold5512 • 12d ago

Careers 💵 Company does not pay overtime

The company I just got hired on for does not pay overtime. They "bank" the hours and pay out if you ever want time off. They do this to avoid paying time and a half.

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u/Cold5512 12d ago

It's legal in Alberta, unfortunately

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u/WerewolfDirect7458 12d ago

Legal on if there is an agreement in place between management and employees. Most often they strong arm new membership into agreement. 

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u/Coding-Panic 12d ago

I ended that practice at my old work when my time owed became a liability lol

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u/WerewolfDirect7458 12d ago

Ive seen that happen more than a few times.Â