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 === 1. The Employment Standards Act ===
-Provincially regulated employees are generally covered by the ''Employment Standards Act'' [''ESA'']. Be aware that certain professions and  employees are exempt from the ''ESA'', or parts of the ''ESA''. Review the ''Employment Standards Regulations'' to determine if the employee is covered by the ''ESA''.
+Provincially regulated employees are generally covered by the Employment Standards Act [ESA] as updated by the Employment Standards Amendment Act.
+Be aware that certain professions and  employees are exempt from the ''ESA'', or parts of the ''ESA''. Review the ''Employment Standards Regulations'' to determine if the employee is covered by the ''ESA''.
 See [[Employment Law Issues (9:IV)#10. Exceptions to the General Rule (Specialty Professions) | V.A.10: Exceptions to the General Rule (Specialty Professions)]] to determine whether the ''ESA'' applies to the employee in question. See [[Employment Law Issues (9:IV)#6. Hours of Work and Overtime Pay | V.A.6: Hours of Work and Overtime Pay]] to determine if the employee is exempt from overtime.