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Employment Standards

In British Columbia (BC), employment standards and legislation are governed by the Employment Standards Act (ESA), which sets the minimum requirements for working conditions and employee rights in the province of BC. This includes requirements for wages, hours of work, overtime pay, statutory holidays, vacation time, termination notice, and leaves of absence, such as parental or medical leave. 

Employers must adhere to these regulations to ensure fair treatment of staff and compliance with legislation. 

Watch this video by the BC Government outlining the top 10 things BC employers should know about the BC Employment Standards Act:



Note. BC Government (2022). The top 10 things BC employers should know about the BC Employment Standard Act. [YouTube]. CC-BY

There are many resources for employers and employees to understand the legislation and regulations around employment. If there are disputes between an employer and an employee, it may be taken to the Employment Standards branch or Labour Relations Board. 

Employment Standards Branch administers the Employment Standards Act.

The BC Labour Relations Board mediates and adjudicates over any employment and labour relations matters, and the Employment Standards Tribunal is the place that hears any appeals on decisions made with regards to the Employment Standards Act.

References

BC Government (2022). The top 10 things BC employers should know about the BC Employment Standard Act. [YouTube]. CC-BY

Government of British Columbia. (n.d.). Employment standards. https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/employment-business/employment-standards-advice/employment-standards

Labour Relations Board of British Columbia. (n.d.). Labour Relations Board of British Columbia. https://www.lrb.bc.ca


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