| Jurisdiction | Standard hours | Maximum hours |
|---|---|---|
| Federal | 8/day, 40/week | 48/week |
| Alberta | 8/day, 44/week | 12 consecutive |
| British Columbia | 8/day, 40/week | N/A |
| Manitoba | 8/day, 40/week | N/A |
| New Brunswick | 44/week | N/A |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 40/week | 14/day |
| NWT and Nunavut | 8/day, 40/week | 10/day, 60/week |
| Nova Scotia | 48/week | N/A |
| Ontario | 44/week | 8/day*, 48/week |
| P.E.I. | 48/week | N/A |
| Quebec | 40/week | N/A |
| Saskatchewan | 8/day, 40/week | 44/week |
| Yukon | 8/day, 40/week | N/A |
*Or employee's regular work day if more than eight hours.
Note: Some exceptions apply to federal Labour Code and provincial employment standards.
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