DA 8 employemyn standards Flashcards
Employment Standards Act of BC
Minimum standards of employment that apply to most employers/employees in BC
What is the purpose of Employment Standards Act of BC?
To establish rights, responsibilities, and working conditions of employers and employees
Who is not covered by the ESA?
Registrants of the CDSBC (i.e. DDS)
When was the ESA passed?
May 17, 2018 BC passed Bill 6
What are unpaid job protected leaves of absences under the ESA Amendment?
Pregnancy & parental leave,
Compassionate care leave,
Child disappearance leave,
Child death leave
What are unpaid job protected leaves of absences under the ESA Amendment?
Pregnancy & parental leave,
Compassionate care leave,
Child disappearance leave,
Child death leave
What work related issues fall under other govt. bodies, agencies, or acts?
Safety/injuries, EI, Bullying, Breaking the law, Human rights issues, Small claims disputes
What does ESA Act not cover?
orkers Compensation Act, Human Rights Code, Labour Relations Code, E.I Insurance Regulations, I ncome Taxation Act
What must the ESA Act provide?
Employer must provide the basic employment standards to employees
What is the minimum wage in BC?
As of June 1st 2021 it is $15.20
When are meal breaks taken at work?
30 minutes unpaid meal break is provided after 5 hours worked
Keeping Records
records must be kept for 4 years after the file was created and 2 years after employment ends.
averaging agreement
Addresses overtime worked
Employees must have
32h in a row free from work, per week. 8h between work, per day. A split shift (including breaks) within a 12h period
When do employees receive holiday pay?
have been employed 30 days and have worked on 15 of the 30 days before a statuary holiday (1.5 X more)
