The main purpose of the Employment Standards Act is to make sure that British Columbia workers receive at least minimum standards of wages and terms of employment.
To accomplish this, the Act establishes certain basic rights for employees and obligations for employers. The Act promotes fair treatment of employees and employers, fosters a productive and efficient work force and helps employees meet work and family obligations. The Act also sets up fair and efficient means of resolving disputes.
The Act requires employers to display a statement of employees' rights in each workplace. Posters containing this statement are available from any Employment Standards Branch office.
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