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The main purpose of British Columbia's Employment Standards Act is to set the minimum standards for employment conditions and compensation in the province. The Act establishes a set of employee rights and employer obligations. It also serves several other purposes:
These rules apply to all employees who work in B.C., with certain exceptions. It doesn't cover, for example, federally regulated occupations such as air traffic controllers, military personnel, and fisheries officers. Some sections of the Act also don't apply to unionized employees who are adequately protected by collective agreements. The Employment Standards Branch of the Ministry of Labour administers the Act and its regulations. This department regularly answers questions about the rules regarding
So what happens if your employer (or former employer) hasn't complied with the legislation? You may file a complaint with the director of employment standards, who will then investigate. If you're unhappy with the director's decision, you may appeal to the Employment Standards Tribunal. See our article on "Blowing the Whistle: Complaints under the Employment Standards Act." |
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