You are approached by a friend, Alina, who manages a local shoe store in Toronto. She explains to you that she is working very long hours (50 to 60 hours a week) because she does everything in the store — hiring, firing, preparing shift schedules, serving customers, etc. She is paid an annual salary. At the time she was hired, Alina understood that there would be no additional compensation for overtime but now she does not think this is fair. Alina wants to know if her employer has to give her overtime pay. Is Alina entitled to receive overtime pay in these circumstances?
