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Difference between revisions of "BC Human Rights Code (6:III)"
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BC Human Rights Code (6:III) (view source)
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=== 5. Discrimination in Wages === | === 5. Discrimination in Wages === | ||
Section 12 states that wage parity between sexes is required for similar or substantially similar jobs. Please refer to '' | Section 12 states that wage parity between sexes is required for similar or substantially similar jobs. Please refer to ''Kraska v Pennock'', 2011 BCSC 109. Most of the remedies under this section are also available under section 13, which does not have a limitation on the period of time during which wages can be claimed. | ||
'''Limitation Dates:''' Section 12 of the HRC states: | '''Limitation Dates:''' Section 12 of the HRC states: | ||
:(a) the action must be commenced no later than 12 months from the termination of the employee's services, and | |||
:(b) the action applies only to wages of an employee during the 12 month period immediately before the earlier of the date of the employee's termination or the commencement of the action. | |||
This seems to be in keeping with the '''one-year limitation period''' for all human rights complaints. Issues arose when section 12(5) conflicted with the previous general six-month limitation period for bringing human rights complaints, but the extension has eliminated any confusion. | This seems to be in keeping with the '''one-year limitation period''' for all human rights complaints. Issues arose when section 12(5) conflicted with the previous general six-month limitation period for bringing human rights complaints, but the extension has eliminated any confusion. | ||
