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===Statutory holidays=== | ===Statutory holidays=== | ||
There are | There are ten public holidays in BC. They are called '''statutory holidays''' because the ''Employment Standards Act'' says they are holidays. Statute is another name for a law made by the government. | ||
On statutory holidays, employees are entitled to the day off with pay, or to extra pay for working on the holiday. | On statutory holidays, employees are entitled to the day off with pay, or to extra pay for working on the holiday. | ||
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* British Columbia Day | * British Columbia Day | ||
* Labour Day | * Labour Day | ||
* Thanksgiving Day | * Thanksgiving Day | ||
* Remembrance Day | * Remembrance Day | ||
* Christmas Day | * Christmas Day | ||
Easter Sunday, Easter Monday, and Boxing Day are not statutory holidays, though many employers will offer employees a day off with pay on those dates. | Easter Sunday, Easter Monday, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and Boxing Day are not statutory holidays, though many employers will offer employees a day off with pay on those dates. | ||
===Vacation=== | ===Vacation=== | ||