Overtime and Break Laws in Prince Edward Island (2026)
Employment Standards Act (RSPEI 1988, c E-6.3, as replaced by SPEI 2024, c 66, in force June 30, 2026) · Reviewed 2026-10 · Private-sector employees
Overtime
1.5x the regular wage after 44 hours in a work week. No daily overtime.
Breaks and lunch
An unpaid rest or meal period of at least 30 consecutive minutes at intervals of no more than 5 consecutive hours.
Overtime in Prince Edward Island
- 1.5x pay for hours past 44 in a week.
- The new Employment Standards Act cut the standard week from 48 to 44 hours on June 30, 2026.
- The Employment Standards Board can set a standard week over 44 hours for specified employers or industries (Standard Work Week Exemption Order).
- An employee can elect in writing to take 1.5 hours of paid time off per overtime hour, within 3 months.
- At least 8 consecutive hours of rest in every 24 hours and 24 consecutive hours each week.
Averaging over a pay period: Allowed by written averaging agreement over 2 to 4 weeks; no more than an average of 44 hours scheduled, 1.5x past an average of 44, and 36 consecutive hours of rest per week covered.
What two weeks of work come to
Worked out by the rule above (1.5x after 44h 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) | 88 | 12 |
| 6 days of 9 hours, two weeks (108h) | 88 | 20 |
| 50 hours, then 30 hours (80h) | 74 | 6 |
Breaks and lunch in Prince Edward Island
- Meal break: 1 × 30 minutes, unpaid, for shifts of 5 hours or more.
- Meal break: 2 × 30 minutes, unpaid, for shifts of 10 hours or more.
| Shift | Rest breaks | Meal break |
|---|---|---|
| 4 hours | None | None |
| 6 hours | None | 1 × 30 min, unpaid |
| 8 hours | None | 1 × 30 min, unpaid |
| 10 hours | None | 2 × 30 min, unpaid |
| 12 hours | None | 2 × 30 min, unpaid |
- The employee cannot be required to stay at the workplace during the unpaid break.
- Split shifts must be completed within 12 hours of starting.
Pay by Prince Edward Island rules in Kloqk
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Frequently asked questions
What is the overtime rule in Prince Edward Island?
1.5x the regular wage after 44 hours in a work week. No daily overtime.
Can overtime be averaged over two weeks or a pay period in Prince Edward Island?
Allowed by written averaging agreement over 2 to 4 weeks; no more than an average of 44 hours scheduled, 1.5x past an average of 44, and 36 consecutive hours of rest per week covered.
What breaks are required in Prince Edward Island?
An unpaid rest or meal period of at least 30 consecutive minutes at intervals of no more than 5 consecutive hours.