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| Christmas Day, Friday, December 25, is the next statutory holiday in B.C. More Information>> |
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- A September 2009 decision of the BC Supreme Court has changed how the Director of Employment Standards applies the temporary layoff provisions of the Act. These provisions only apply where temporary layoff is provided for in the contract of employment or occurs with the consent of the employee. For further information, see the Termination of Employment factsheet or the temporary layoff provisions in the Interpretation Guidelines Manual.
- Effective July 2, 2007, the Employment Standards Regulation requires all farm labour contractor vehicles transporting employees to post a safety notice provided by the Director of Employment Standards. The notice indicates requirements for driver licensing, seating and seat belt use and must be posted where all occupants can see it.
- Schools' Corner - a resource for teachers delivering the Planning 10 module specific to the Employment Standards Act. Designed to allow students to access information on their rights and responsibilities as today's employees and tomorrow's potential employers. Parents may also find the site useful.
- Domestic Registry - Registration of domestic workers is now available on line and by e-mail. Further information>>
- Find out if Provincial Employment Standards Apply to you>>
- Get questions about workplace safety, workers compensation or a WCB appeal answered here>>
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The Employment Standards Branch administers the Employment Standards Act and Regulation, which set minimum standards of wages and working conditions in most workplaces.
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