Unless something has changed in the last couple years, no we do not have the right to refuse overtime in Nova Scotia. Overtime is mandated at 1.5x normal hourl

Unless something has changed in the last couple years, no we do not have the right to refuse overtime in Nova Scotia. Overtime is mandated at 1.5x normal hourly wage, but that doesn't kick in until you reach 48 hours, there are also exceptions, which include programmers. However, the minimum wage act still applies, which means you're only entitled to 1.5x minimum wage for every hour you work above 48 hours a week.