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1. I found the video interesting, but it was scary to watch. I learned working is more
dangerous than it seems. Some dangers at work are cutting machines in the deli
or meat department, barista machines, and restocking heavy things. Starting now
I will watch what Im doing at work and watch out for hazardous materials.
2. Employment Standards Act
What are the laws about hiring children?
A person must not employ a child under 15 years of age unless the person has
obtained the written consent of the child's parent or guardian.
A person must not employ a child under 12 years of age without the director's
permission.
On permitting the employment of a child under 12 years of age, the director may set the
conditions of employment for the child.
An employer must comply with the conditions of employment set under subsection
(b) the work is suspended for reasons completely beyond the employer's control,
including unsuitable weather conditions.
If the circumstance set out in subsection (2) (b) applies, the employer must pay the
employee for a minimum of 2 hours at the employee's regular wage.
If
(a) the employee under subsection (1) is required to work longer than 2 hours, or
(b) the circumstances described in subsection (2) are applicable and the employee is
required to work longer than 4 hours, the employer must pay the employee for the entire
period the employee is required to work.
When does overtime apply?
An employer must pay an employee who works over 8 hours a day, and is not working
under an averaging agreement under section 37,
(a) 1 1/2 times the employee's regular wage for the time over 8 hours, and
(b) double the employee's regular wage for any time over 12 hours.
An employer must pay an employee who works over 40 hours a week, and is not
working under an averaging agreement under section 37, 1 1/2 times the employee's
regular wage for the time over 40 hours.
For the purpose of calculating weekly overtime under subsection (2), only the first 8
hours worked by an employee in each day are counted, no matter how long the
employee works on any day of the week.
[Repealed 2002-42-19.]