Interpretation Guidelines Manual
British Columbia Employment Standards Act and Regulations

Employment Standards Regulation - Part 7 - Variances and Exclusions

(a) a student in an academic or technical program recognized under the bylaws of the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia as meeting a standard of academic or technical achievement required for registration as a member of that College;

(b) a student in training to be a practical nurse, as defined in the Nurses (Licensed Practical) Regulation, at a hospital as defined in the Hospital Act;

(c) an auxiliary or volunteer fire fighter employed by a fire department that is organized by a municipality or regional district for the protection of the public.

1. Student nurses including:
• a student in a school of nursing recognized by the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia; or
• a student in training to be a practical nurse, under the Nurses (Licensed Practical) Act, at a hospital as defined in the Hospital Act; and
2. Auxiliary or volunteer fire fighters employed by a fire department, organized by a municipal or regional district fire department, for public protection.
   
   are excluded from the following provisions:
   Employment Standards Act
   
   Part 2 – Hiring Employees
   
   Part 4 – Hours of Work and Overtime
   
   Part 5 – Statutory Holidays
   
   Part 6 – Leaves and Jury Duty
   
   Part 7 – Annual Vacations
   
   Part 8 – Termination of Employment

Part 4 – Minimum wages

ESA
• s.1, Definition, “employee”
• Part 2 – Hiring Employees
• Part 3 - Wages, Special Clothing and Records
• Part 4 – Hours of Work and Overtime
• Part 5 – Statutory Holidays
• Part 6 – Leaves and Jury Duty
• Part 7 – Annual Vacations
• Part 8 – Termination of Employment

ESR
• Part 4 – Minimum Wages