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29.   What professions are NOT covered by the Employment Standards Act? 

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29.   What professions are NOT covered by the Employment Standards Act? 

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Federal labour standards, which sets out minimum standards that federally regulated employers and employees must follow.

To find out more about the minimum standards
hunter

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2.If an employer calls you in to work and you show up, what is the minimum number of hours you must be paid?

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2.If an employer calls you in to work and you show up, what is the minimum number of hours you must be paid?

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Employer must pay the employee for a minimum of 2 hours

Ethan

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26.   How long must you work for an employer before you are entitled to a vacation and how much vacation time are you entitled to at this point?After completing one year of employment an employee is entitled to two weeks vacation.

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26.   How long must you work for an employer before you are entitled to a vacation and how much vacation time are you entitled to at this point?After completing one year of employment an employee is entitled to two weeks vacation.

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28.   If you have worked for a company for less than a year, are you entitled to vacation pay?   If yes, how much?  (assuming you leave your job before one year of employment)   

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28.   If you have worked for a company for less than a year, are you entitled to vacation pay?   If yes, how much?  (assuming you leave your job before one year of employment)   

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You are not entitled to take a vacation but must be paid four per cent vacation pay on termination of employment..

Dante

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Daily overtime pay is time-and-a-half after eight hours worked in a day and double time after 12 hours worked in a day.
- Julia

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25.   Give three instances where an employee is not entitled to severance pay.

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25.   Give three instances where an employee is not entitled to severance pay.

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No compensation is required when an employee quits, retires or is terminated for just cause. It is up to the employer to show termination was for just cause.

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27.   If you have worked for a company for five years, how much vacation time are you entitled to? 

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27.   If you have worked for a company for five years, how much vacation time are you entitled to? 

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You get 3 weeks of vacation.

Dante

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28.   If you have worked for a company for less than a year, are you entitled to vacation pay?   If yes, how much?  (assuming you leave your job before one year of employment)  

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28.   If you have worked for a company for less than a year, are you entitled to vacation pay?   If yes, how much?  (assuming you leave your job before one year of employment)  

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We've summarized current provincial holiday pay rates and annual ... Vacation Entitlements, Less than 8 years - 2 regular weeks or 1 day for each calendar month
hunter

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12.   What is special clothing and who is responsible for supplying and maintaining uniforms and special clothing for work?The employer must cover or reimburse all costs for maintaining and providing special uniforms and clothing. These include garments with a logo or that specifically identifies you as a worker for that company. A dress code is not a uniform or special clothing. Special clothing includes a requirement to wear garment s that the company is currently selling. If wearing these items is a requirement then the employer must provide and clean them at no cost to the employee.-Kate Taylor

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12.   What is special clothing and who is responsible for supplying and maintaining uniforms and special clothing for work?The employer must cover or reimburse all costs for maintaining and providing special uniforms and clothing. These include garments with a logo or that specifically identifies you as a worker for that company. A dress code is not a uniform or special clothing. Special clothing includes a requirement to wear garment s that the company is currently selling. If wearing these items is a requirement then the employer must provide and clean them at no cost to the employee.-Kate Taylor

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31. What must you do if you have a dispute with your employer (before you contact the Employment Standards Branch)?

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31. What must you do if you have a dispute with your employer (before you contact the Employment Standards Branch)?

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If you have a dispute with your employer, it’s worth trying to resolve it between you through informal discussion.
ETHAN

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30. This kind of leave provides for an employee's responsibility towards his/her family and can be taken when an employee's child is born and when a child is sick. In addition, Family Responsibility Leave can be taken in the event of the death of an employee's spouse/life partner, parent or adoptive parent, grandparent, child or adopted child, grandchild or sibling.

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30. This kind of leave provides for an employee's responsibility towards his/her family and can be taken when an employee's child is born and when a child is sick. In addition, Family Responsibility Leave can be taken in the event of the death of an employee's spouse/life partner, parent or adoptive parent, grandparent, child or adopted child, grandchild or sibling.

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-Igor C.

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24.   Employees that lose their jobs may be eligible for compensation (severance pay).  How much severance pay are you entitled to after 12 months of work?

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24.   Employees that lose their jobs may be eligible for compensation (severance pay).  How much severance pay are you entitled to after 12 months of work?

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2 weeks of compensation.
callum

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9. If an employee quits, within how many days must the paycheck be given?

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9. If an employee quits, within how many days must the paycheck be given?

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An employee must be paid in full within 48 hours after the employer ends the employment, or within six days if the employee quits.
-julia

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 11.   When does weekly overtime begin?After 40 hours in a week. (Only first 8 hours in a shift count towards this total). An employee must have 32 hours in a row free from work once per week. This means that if an employee works 7 days per week they must be paid overtime for one of the days even if the total hours worked is less than 40. The employer can pay overtime for the day with the least amount of hours worked.-Kate Taylor

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 11.   When does weekly overtime begin?After 40 hours in a week. (Only first 8 hours in a shift count towards this total). An employee must have 32 hours in a row free from work once per week. This means that if an employee works 7 days per week they must be paid overtime for one of the days even if the total hours worked is less than 40. The employer can pay overtime for the day with the least amount of hours worked.-Kate Taylor

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25.   Give three instances where an employee is not entitled to severance pay.No severance pay is required when an employee quits, retires or is terminated for just cause. It is up to the employer to show termination was for just cause.Additional notice or pay is required if 50 or more employees are terminated within a two-month period at a single location. -Max

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25.   Give three instances where an employee is not entitled to severance pay.No severance pay is required when an employee quits, retires or is terminated for just cause. It is up to the employer to show termination was for just cause.Additional notice or pay is required if 50 or more employees are terminated within a two-month period at a single location. -Max

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What is the minimum period of time for a meal break? Is it payed or un-paid?

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What is the minimum period of time for a meal break? Is it payed or un-paid?

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Thirty minutes is the minimum amount of time for a meal break. If an employee is required to work or be available to work during a meal break they must be payed otherwise they will not be payed.
Katelyn Dimarcello

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23.   What is required before an employer can hire someone under 15 years of age?

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23.   What is required before an employer can hire someone under 15 years of age?

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An employer must have written consent from the employee’s parent or guardian. If the employee is under 12, the employer must also have permission from the Director of Employment Standards.

Callum

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If an employer calls you in to work and you show up, what is the minimum number of hours you must be paid?

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If an employer calls you in to work and you show up, what is the minimum number of hours you must be paid?

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you must be paid at least 2 hours
-Jerome Bigsot

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15.  Can an employer require you to conform to a dress code and remove/cover items like tattoos and jewelry? If an employer requires an employee to wear a uniform or special clothing, the employer must provide, clean and maintain it at no cost to the employee.

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15.  Can an employer require you to conform to a dress code and remove/cover items like tattoos and jewelry? If an employer requires an employee to wear a uniform or special clothing, the employer must provide, clean and maintain it at no cost to the employee.

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-Sydney H.

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14.   Is safety equipment such as work gloves, footwear and safety headgear, considered special clothing?  Who provides these items – the employee or employer?		Personal safety equipment required by the Workers’ Compensation Board.  It is not considered special clothing unless the equipment also associates the wearer with the image or identity of the employer.

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14.   Is safety equipment such as work gloves, footwear and safety headgear, considered special clothing?  Who provides these items – the employee or employer?		Personal safety equipment required by the Workers’ Compensation Board.  It is not considered special clothing unless the equipment also associates the wearer with the image or identity of the employer.

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-Sydney H.

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What is the maximum number of hours an employee can work without a break?

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What is the maximum number of hours an employee can work without a break?

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An employee is not allowed to work longer than five hours at a time.
Katelyn Dimarcello

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 If you are scheduled to work for more than eight hours, what is the minimum number of hours you must be paid if you are asked to leave early?

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 If you are scheduled to work for more than eight hours, what is the minimum number of hours you must be paid if you are asked to leave early?

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you must be paid at least for 4 hours
-Jerome Bigsot

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19.  To be eligible for statutory holiday pay, how long must you have worked for the company?

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19.  To be eligible for statutory holiday pay, how long must you have worked for the company?

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Have been employed for at least 30 calendar days
- Alex

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18.   Give five examples of statutory holidays.Christmas, Easter, Canada Day, BC day, Thanksgiving Monday.Amrith

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18.   Give five examples of statutory holidays.Christmas, Easter, Canada Day, BC day, Thanksgiving Monday.Amrith

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24.   Employees that lose their jobs may be eligible for compensation (severance pay).  How much severance pay are you entitled to after 12 months of work?They are entitled to 2 weeks of pay. 

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24.   Employees that lose their jobs may be eligible for compensation (severance pay).  How much severance pay are you entitled to after 12 months of work?They are entitled to 2 weeks of pay. 

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ryan f

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19.  To be eligible for statutory holiday pay, how long must you have worked for the company? 

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19.  To be eligible for statutory holiday pay, how long must you have worked for the company? 

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You must have worked at least 15 of the 30 days before the holiday.
-Troy

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23.   What is required before an employer can hire someone under 15 years of age?The employer needs parents or guardians to right a consent letter. 

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23.   What is required before an employer can hire someone under 15 years of age?The employer needs parents or guardians to right a consent letter. 

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ryan f

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3. If you are scheduled to work for more than eight hours, what is the minimum number of hours you must be paid if you are asked to leave early?

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3. If you are scheduled to work for more than eight hours, what is the minimum number of hours you must be paid if you are asked to leave early?

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If you are scheduled for a full 8-hour shift, the employer is required to pay you for at least 4 hours, even if you are asked or allowed to leave early.
-Megan Allan

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20.  How many days before the stat holiday must you have worked to qualify for stat holiday pay?

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20.  How many days before the stat holiday must you have worked to qualify for stat holiday pay?

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Have worked on at least 15 of the 30 days before the statutory holiday.
- Alex

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17.   Can an employer deduct the cost of broken glassware or a customer leaving without paying from an employee’s wage?No

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17.   Can an employer deduct the cost of broken glassware or a customer leaving without paying from an employee’s wage?No

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Amrith

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6.       Are employers required to provide coffee or other breaks?

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6.       Are employers required to provide coffee or other breaks?

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No they are not required to provide coffee breaks.
AJ

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22.  If you qualify for stat holiday pay, but work anyway, how much pay are you entitled to?Time x 1.5 for first 12 hr after that time x 2

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22.  If you qualify for stat holiday pay, but work anyway, how much pay are you entitled to?Time x 1.5 for first 12 hr after that time x 2

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ryan f

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13.  What is a dress code?  Is it considered special clothing/uniform?  Who provides the clothing, the employee or employer?  `  Dress code (no jeans, no cut-offs, dark clothing, business casual) is not a uniform.Special clothing is considered a requirement of wearing what the business is currently selling. Special clothing is also easily identified with the employee. Employers and employees can agree that the employer will reimburse employees for cleaning and maintaining the special clothing.

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13.  What is a dress code?  Is it considered special clothing/uniform?  Who provides the clothing, the employee or employer?  `  Dress code (no jeans, no cut-offs, dark clothing, business casual) is not a uniform.Special clothing is considered a requirement of wearing what the business is currently selling. Special clothing is also easily identified with the employee. Employers and employees can agree that the employer will reimburse employees for cleaning and maintaining the special clothing.

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-Sydney H.

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24. Employees that lose their jobs may be eligible for compensation (severance pay).  How much severance pay are you entitled to after 12 months of work? 

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24. Employees that lose their jobs may be eligible for compensation (severance pay).  How much severance pay are you entitled to after 12 months of work? 

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After 12 months of work, you're entitled to only 2 weeks of pay post termination, which is certainly not a lot, considering you receive 1 week of severance pay after only 3 months.

-Paige

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12.   What is special clothing and who is responsible for supplying and maintaining uniforms and special clothing for work?

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12.   What is special clothing and who is responsible for supplying and maintaining uniforms and special clothing for work?

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Special clothing can be protective and safety gear which is necessary to do the job at hand. It can also be specialized equipment and gear that is necessary. The employer is ``required to supply these.
brett

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27.   If you have worked for a company for five years, how much vacation time are you entitled to?

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27.   If you have worked for a company for five years, how much vacation time are you entitled to?

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- You are entitled to have 3 weeks of vacation
coletyn

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21.  If you qualify for stat holiday pay and receive the day off, how much pay are you entitled to?

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21.  If you qualify for stat holiday pay and receive the day off, how much pay are you entitled to?

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Qualified employees who are given a day off on a statutory holiday must be paid an average day’s pay.
- Alex

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16.   Give two examples of deductions that an employer is required to deduct from your paycheck.Taxes, vacation-Amrith

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16.   Give two examples of deductions that an employer is required to deduct from your paycheck.Taxes, vacation-Amrith

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If an employer calls you in to work  and you show up whats the minimum number of hours you must be paid

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If an employer calls you in to work  and you show up whats the minimum number of hours you must be paid

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you must be paid at least 2 hours

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9.    If an employee quits, within how many days must the last paycheque be given?

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9.    If an employee quits, within how many days must the last paycheque be given?

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Within 6 days. Time is measured by clock and calendar not by business days and hours.
-Rachel

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If you are scheduled to work for more than eight hours, what is the minimum number of hours you must be paid if you are asked to leave early?

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If you are scheduled to work for more than eight hours, what is the minimum number of hours you must be paid if you are asked to leave early?

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After 7 days of 12 hours of consecutive work each day
brett

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5.       What is the minimum period of time for a meal break?  Is the break paid or unpaid?

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5.       What is the minimum period of time for a meal break?  Is the break paid or unpaid?

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It’s a 30 minute unpaid meal break.
AJ

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22.  If you qualify for stat holiday pay, but work anyway, how much pay are you entitled to?

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22.  If you qualify for stat holiday pay, but work anyway, how much pay are you entitled to?

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You are entitled to time-and-a-half for the first 12 hours worked and double-time after 12 hours on top of an average days' pay.
-Olivia B

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30.   What is family responsibility leave and how many days can an employee take?

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30.   What is family responsibility leave and how many days can an employee take?

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Time that can be taken of work in the event of the death of an employee's spouse, parent, grandparent, child, grandchild or sibling. Employees are entitled to 3 days leave per leave cycle.
-Logan Wangler

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13.  A set of rules, usually written and posted, specifying the required manner of dress at a school, office, club, restaurant, etc. The uniform depends on the employer but you usually have to buy it for yourself.

14. The employer provides all safety and special equipment.

15. Yes they can because you represent the establishment or the employer.
jaxon

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23. What is required before an employer can hire someone under 15 years of age?

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23. What is required before an employer can hire someone under 15 years of age?

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If the to-be employee is between 12 and 15 years old, the employer will require written consent to begin work from the parents/guardians of the child. If the to-be employee is under 12 years old, the employer will need both permission from the child's guardians AND an 'ok' from the director of employment standards.
-Paige

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8. If an employer ends the employment of the employee, within how many days must the last paycheque be given?

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8. If an employer ends the employment of the employee, within how many days must the last paycheque be given?

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Within 48 hours.  2 days
-Rachel

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2. If an employer calls you in to work and you show up, what is the minimum number of hours you must be paid?

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2. If an employer calls you in to work and you show up, what is the minimum number of hours you must be paid?

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You must be paid for a minimum of 2 hours if you show up to work, even if you don't work for the full 2 hours.

-Megan Allan

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26.   How long must you work for an employer before you are entitled to a vacation and how much vacation time are you entitled to at this point?

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26.   How long must you work for an employer before you are entitled to a vacation and how much vacation time are you entitled to at this point?

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- After completing one year of employment an employee is entitled to two weeks' vacation.
coletyn

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9.       If an employee quits, within how many days must the last paycheque be given?

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9.       If an employee quits, within how many days must the last paycheque be given?

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6 days
-Carter

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32.   What website should you access for more information about Employment Standards in BC?  (Give the web address)

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32.   What website should you access for more information about Employment Standards in BC?  (Give the web address)

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ESB website

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/employment-business/employment-standards-advice/employment-standards/guide-to-the-employment-standards-act#resolving_disputes
By Ryan H

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17.   Can an employer deduct the cost of broken glassware or a customer leaving without paying from an employee’s wage?

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17.   Can an employer deduct the cost of broken glassware or a customer leaving without paying from an employee’s wage?

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No in the employment standards act it says that an employer cannot deduct any business charges from wages. This includes breakage and damage to the company's property or loss resulting in a customer leaving without pay
-Lauren

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21.  If you qualify for stat holiday pay and receive the day off, how much pay are you entitled to?

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21.  If you qualify for stat holiday pay and receive the day off, how much pay are you entitled to?

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You are entitled to your average day's pay while not actually working.
-Olivia B

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10.   When does daily overtime begin?  How much is the pay?

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10.   When does daily overtime begin?  How much is the pay?

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After an employee has worked 8 hours in a day they are entitled to 1.5 times the pay and they can work up to 12 hours
brett

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6. Are employers required to give coffee breaks or other breaks?

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6. Are employers required to give coffee breaks or other breaks?

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no employers are not allowed to give breaks.
Katelyn Dimarcello

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7.       What is the minimum number of pay periods (paycheques) in a month?

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7.       What is the minimum number of pay periods (paycheques) in a month?

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2
-Carter

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$12.65
-Jerome Bigsot

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The minimum wage in British Columbia is currently $12.65/hour.

-Megan Allan

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25.   Give three instances where an employee is not entitled to severance pay.

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25.   Give three instances where an employee is not entitled to severance pay.

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- quit

- retires

- the employee works on a on call basis

coletyn

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4.       What is the maximum number of hours an employee can work without a meal break?

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4.       What is the maximum number of hours an employee can work without a meal break?

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An employee can't work more than 5 hours without a break.
AJ

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7.What is the minimum number of pay periods (paycheques) in a month?

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7.What is the minimum number of pay periods (paycheques) in a month?

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At least twice a month.
-Rachel

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29.   What professions are NOT covered by the Employment Standards Act? 

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29.   What professions are NOT covered by the Employment Standards Act? 

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Here are all the jobs that are not covered by the Employment Standards Act.

Architects, a member or a student under the Chartered Professional Accountants Act, a member of the Law Society of BC under the Legal Profession Act, a registrant of the Collage of Chiropractors of BC, a professional engineer, a licensed insurance agent or adjuster under the Financial Institutions Act, a member in good standing of the Corporation of Land Surveyors of BC under Land Surveyors Act, a registrant of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC, a registrant of the College of Naturopathic Physicians and of the College of Podiatric Surgeons of BC, a person licensed under the Real Estate Services Act, a person registered under section 35 of the Securities Act, a member of the BC Veterinary Medical Association, and a professional forester's.
-Logan Wangler

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8.       If an employer ends the employment of the employee, within how many days must the last paycheque be given?

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8.       If an employer ends the employment of the employee, within how many days must the last paycheque be given?

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The employee must be paid at least 48 hours after their last day of employment.
-Carter

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18.Give 5 examples of Statutory holiday 

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18.Give 5 examples of Statutory holiday 

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1. Good Friday

2. Canada day

3. B.C day

4. Labor Day

5. Thanksgiving day
-Troy

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31.   What must you do if you have a dispute with your employer (before you contact the Employment Standards Branch)?

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31.   What must you do if you have a dispute with your employer (before you contact the Employment Standards Branch)?

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If you have a dispute with your employer you are encouraged to resolve them yourselves. By using the self-help kit which is available online and at all employment standards offices. If a dispute could not be resolved by the self-help kit then a complaint can be filed using complaint forms found in employment standards office and online. The employment standards branch helps employers and employees to resolve complaints informally.   By Ryan.H

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20.  How many days before the stat holiday must you have worked to qualify for stat holiday pay?

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20.  How many days before the stat holiday must you have worked to qualify for stat holiday pay?

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You must have worked the past 15 days of the 30 in order to receive stat.
-Olivia B

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16. Give two examples of deductions that an employer is required to deduct from your paycheck.

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16. Give two examples of deductions that an employer is required to deduct from your paycheck.

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Some deductions an employer takes off is income tax, EI (employment insurance) and CPP (Canadian pension plan)
-Lauren