Chapter 6

Question 1

What does the employment standards act sets as minimums and it’s purpose

Answer 1

it sets minimum terms and conditions of work including: hours of work, overtime pay, public holidays, vacation time and pay, pregnancy and other leaves, and termination notice and severance pay

Question 2

Explain the few reasons why an ER could deduct wages

Answer 2

they cannot withhold pay unless statutory deduction, court ordered deduction or with specific authorization by EE

Question 3

When do you need to provide a wage statements

Answer 3

must provide a written statement on or before EE’s pay date including information

Question 4

Explain the agreements to vary between the ER and EE

Answer 4

if ER and EE agree to vary employment standards such as: 1.to exceed the daily and weekly maximum hours of work 2.to average hours of work for overtime pay purposes 3.to compensate overtime hours with time off in lieu of overtime premium pay 4.to take vacation time in increments of less than one week

Question 5

What are the minimum employment standards?

Answer 5

1.min wage 2.hours of work and eating periods 3.overtime 4.vacation 5.public holidays (9) 6.statutory leaves of absence 6.lie detector tests 7/termination notice and severance pay