Employment Standards Branch

 
  • Good Friday, Friday, April 6, is the next statutory holiday in B.C.
  • On November 1, 2011, minimum wage increased to $9.50 per hour and will increase again to $10.25 on May 1, 2012.
  • The liquor server minimum wage increased to $8.75 on November 1, 2011 and will increase again to $9.00 on May 1, 2012.
  • There are no changes made to the piece rate wage for hand harvesting certain crops.
  • September 2009 decision of the BC Supreme Court on temporary layoffs
 
Information and Forms

Information and Forms

Understanding Employment Standards in B.C.


  Complaint Process

Complaint Process

Steps to take if you have a workplace problem


 
Specific Industries

Specific Industries

Some industries and sectors are covered by specific regulations


  Employer's Corner

Employer's Corner

Variances, keeping records, and other things employers need to know