Minimum Wage and Employment Standards in B.C.

What is the minimum wage in B.C. as of June 1, 2024?

• $14.65 per hour

• $14.85 per hour

• $17.40 per hour

• $18.60 per hour

How often must employees be paid in B.C.?

• Once a month

• Twice a month

• Every week

• Every day

What must employers provide every pay day?

• A bonus

• A pay stub

• A meal voucher

• A day off

How long can pay periods be in B.C.?

• 10 days

• 12 days

• 14 days

• 16 days

What is required for an averaging agreement?

• Verbal agreement

• Written agreement

• No agreement needed

• Agreement after starting

What can employees request instead of being paid for overtime hours?

• Extra vacation days

• Part or all wages in the time bank

• Bonus pay

• Gift cards

What is NOT considered special clothing that employers must provide?

• Safety headgear

• Company logo shirts

• Specific brand garments

• General purpose work gloves

What must employees do if they want to bank their overtime hours?

• Make a verbal request

• Make a written request

• No request needed

• Request after the pay period

What is one of the deductions an employer is required by law to make from employee wages?

• Travel expenses

• Income tax

• Uniform costs

• Meal allowances

What is the condition for employees to be paid double time on a statutory holiday?

• Worked over 8 hours

• Worked over 10 hours

• Worked over 12 hours

• Worked over 15 hours