Employment Standards Code

What is the Employment Standards code?

• it is law that says how you get helped if hurt at work.

• it is law that sets the minimum standards of employment (work) for adults, adolescents and young persons

• it is law that sets the minimum standards of vacation for adults, adolescents and young persons

What is the minimum wage for a student and person under 18?

• $15 per hour

• $15 per day

• $13 per hour

• $13 per day

If you work a 5 hour day, you are entitled to a break. How can your employer give you your breaks. Pick all that apply.

• One hour break

• One 30 minute break

• two 15 minute breaks

• three 10 minute breaks

How much notice do I need to give to quit a job.

• I can just not show up

• I have to tell them and then I can go

• 1-2 weeks written notice

• I can hand them a letter and be done at end of shift

How much is vacation pay?

• it is 5% of what I earn

• it is 10% of what I earn

• it is 4% of what I earn

• it is 20% of what I earn

What are leaves?

• What grows on trees?

• Time you take off work for different reasons

• Reasons you go to work

Check all of the following that are job-protected leaves.

• I am graduating (graduation leave)

• I am having a baby (maternity)

• My mother has cancer and is in hospital (critical illness)

• I want to go to Arizona and watch my friend get married.(marriage leave)

Which of the following are considered general holidays?

• Ms. McCaig's Birthday

• Canada Day

• Thanksgiving Day

• Good Friday

• A school holiday

Which two things can I not be charged for at work?

• a meal I eat

• my uniform

• breaking something

• a take out order I place

What can I be charged for at work.

• Uniforms

• people stealing

• breaking something

• food I eat, that the store makes