Purpose of This Act - Act Part 1, Section 2

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Contents:

Summary
Text of Legislation
Policy Interpretation
Related Information

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Summary

This section explains the purposes of the Employment Standards Act. 

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Text of Legislation

2. The purposes of this Act are to

(a) ensure that employees in British Columbia receive at least basic standards of compensation and conditions of employment,

(b) promote the fair treatment of employees and employers,

(c) encourage open communication between employers and employees,

(d) provide fair and efficient procedures for resolving disputes over the application and interpretation of this Act,

(e) foster the development of a productive and efficient labour force that can contribute fully to the prosperity of British Columbia, and

(f) contribute in assisting employees to meet work and family responsibilities.

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Policy Interpretation

In interpreting and applying the minimum employment standards as set out in the Act, the Director uses the purposes set out in s.2.

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Related Information

Related sections of the Act or Regulation

ESA

• s.3, Scope of the Act
• s.4, Requirements of this Act cannot be waived
• s.73, Power to grant a variance