Find out the answer to one of Employment Standards most common questions.
The British Columbia Employment Standards Act is the basic law of employment for almost all employment relationships in BC. It sets out the minimum terms and conditions of employment that must be met when it applies. Employers need to ensure they are meeting these minimum requirements.
BC's minimum wage increased for the first time in 10 years on May 1, 2011, to $8.75. Two subsequent increases were scheduled. The first on November 1, 2011 and the second on May 1, 2012.
A little confused on the how to deal with Statutory holidays? Don't worry, CFIB is here to help! Here you will find a list of the nine statutory holidays in BC and information on both employee eligibility and wages.
How do I calculate overtime pay for employees? What is an averaging agreement? CFIB is here to help ensure that you have correctly calculated overtime pay for employees that are and are not working under an averaging agreement.
The Employment Standards Act requires employers to grant employees periods of unpaid leave. An employee does not need to work for a specified period to qualify for leave. Listed here are the most common types of leave from work and what you need to know as an employer.
The Employment Standards Act provides that employees are required to take time off for annual vacation and to be paid vacation pay. After being employed for 12 months, an employee becomes entitled to receive an annual vacation.
BC Employment Standards encourages employers and employees to resolve disputes themselves. However, if the issue remains unresolved there is a specific process in which the Employment Standards Branch handles a complaint filed by an employee.
