Employment Standards
Setting minimum working terms and conditions for most employees in BC
The Human Rights Code in BC is an example of this type of legal source
Statue Law
The Workers Compensation Act primarily focuses on
Workplace injury prevention and compensation
The BC Labour Relations Board is responsible for supervising this
Union certification and decertification
This governs agreements between 2 parties
Contract Law
What types of leave are employee's entitled to under the Employment Standards Act
Parental leave, compassionate care leave, sick leave
The Human Rights code in BC prohibits discrimination on everything except for what
Job performance
Which agency administers the Workers Compensation Act in BC
WorkSafeBC
The role of the BC Relations Board
Resolving disputes between employers and unions
What kinds of contracts are enforceable under BC law
Oral & written contracts
In BC, how is the minimum notice period for termination determined under the Employment Standards Act
By the employee's years of service
The purpose of the BC Human Rights Tribunal
To resolve discrimination complaints and Human Rights violations in employment
Under the Workers Compensation Act, the employer has the primary responsibility of :
Providing a safe workplace
A collective agreement is mainly used to
Outline rights and duties between employers and unionized employees
No notice is required if an employee is terminated for this
Just cause
The percentage of workers in BC the Employment Standards Act applies to
85%
An employer must do this to avoid discrimination under the BC Human Rights code
Accommodate employees up to the point of undue hardship
The Workers Compensation Act does this
Governs workers compensation for on the job injuries
The percentage of workers the BC Labour Relations code applies to
15%
Primarily in what area does the common law in BC supplement statutory employment law
Termination notice and damages
Typically not covered under the Employment Standards Act
Occupational Health & Safety
Under the BC Human Rights code, discrimination is prohibited in these main areas
Hiring and employment
Real estate and tenancy
Services available to the public
An employee is injured at work, what main things do the Workers Compensation act must provide
Compensation benefits
Medical Coverage
Return to work support
A secret ballot vote is required before this BC Labour Relations action
Legal strike
Common law principle allows an employee to do what beyond statutory minimum notice upon termination
Claim Damages