Overtime and Break Laws in Newfoundland and Labrador (2026)
Labour Standards Act (RSNL 1990, c L-2) and Labour Standards Regulations · Reviewed 2026-10 · Private-sector employees
Overtime
Overtime after 40 hours in a week at the minimum overtime wage ($24.53 an hour from April 1, 2026, which is 1.5x the $16.35 minimum wage). No daily overtime.
Breaks and lunch
An unbroken, normally unpaid rest period of 1 hour after each 5 consecutive hours of work.
Overtime in Newfoundland and Labrador
- 1.5x pay for hours past 40 in a week.
- The legal minimum is a flat minimum overtime rate, not 1.5x the employee's own wage.
- By agreement, 1.5 hours of paid time off per overtime hour instead of pay, taken within 3 months and settled within 12 months.
- Overtime does not apply to agricultural employees; exemptions can be granted for approved written shift swaps.
- At least 8 consecutive hours off in each 24-hour period, and 24 consecutive hours off each week (Sunday where possible).
What two weeks of work come to
Worked out by the rule above (1.5x after 40h in a week). Hours.
| Two weeks of | Regular | Overtime (1.5x) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 days of 8 hours, two weeks (80h) | 80 | 0 |
| 5 days of 10 hours, two weeks (100h) | 80 | 20 |
| 6 days of 9 hours, two weeks (108h) | 80 | 28 |
| 50 hours, then 30 hours (80h) | 70 | 10 |
Breaks and lunch in Newfoundland and Labrador
- Meal break: 1 × 60 minutes, unpaid, for shifts of 5 hours or more.
- Meal break: 2 × 60 minutes, unpaid, for shifts of 10 hours or more.
| Shift | Rest breaks | Meal break |
|---|---|---|
| 4 hours | None | None |
| 6 hours | None | 1 × 60 min, unpaid |
| 8 hours | None | 1 × 60 min, unpaid |
| 10 hours | None | 2 × 60 min, unpaid |
| 12 hours | None | 2 × 60 min, unpaid |
- A written contract or collective agreement can set different rest periods, but they must total at least 1 hour when the employee works at least 5 hours.
- Unpaid unless the employer keeps direction and control during the break.
Pay by Newfoundland and Labrador rules in Kloqk
Kloqk is a free time clock. In Settings, open Payroll, press Rules by country and pick Newfoundland and Labrador: the overtime and break rules above fill in, and every timesheet, report and payroll export follows them. Change any number to match your own contract.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the overtime rule in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Overtime after 40 hours in a week at the minimum overtime wage ($24.53 an hour from April 1, 2026, which is 1.5x the $16.35 minimum wage). No daily overtime.
What breaks are required in Newfoundland and Labrador?
An unbroken, normally unpaid rest period of 1 hour after each 5 consecutive hours of work.