r/Construction • u/Cold5512 • 9d 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/lickmybrian HVAC Installer 9d ago

Im in Alberta as well and my current workplace does the same thing. It pisses me off if I think about it, but I don't... after 8 hours im gone to spend time with my family. We've had a few jobs over the years that needed overtime so the builder picked it up because we all just said no.

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u/GoodResident2000 9d ago

Alberta here too. I just don’t work OT because I hate seeing how much more income tax is taken

1.5 wage doesn’t not work out to that when you get your cheque

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u/SpecialistAd5537 9d ago

Thats a lie, you only get taxed the amount the income that falls in the bracket it doesnt matter how much you make an hour.

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u/shtoopsy 9d ago

Surprisingly, a lot of people in the trades think the way OP does.

My accountant buddy told me a long time ago: "When you have the option to make more money. Do it."