An employee in Manitoba is called in to work and completes the job in one hour. How many hours should be paid at regular wage?

• A. One hour at regular wage
• B. Two hours at regular wage
• C. Three hours at regular wage
• D. Four hours at regular wage

Answer: (C)

In Manitoba, there is a minimum pay rule for called‑in work. If an employee reports to work and the job is canceled after arriving or ends up short, the employee must be paid for at least three hours at the regular rate. This guarantees compensation for the time spent responding to the call, even if the actual work took less time.

So, even though the job was completed in one hour, the employee should be paid for three hours at the regular wage. If the job ends up lasting longer than three hours, you’d pay for the actual hours worked beyond that minimum.