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*Other areas listed in section 91 of the ''Constitution Act'', 1867 (UK), 30 & 31 Vict, c 3, reprinted in RSC 1985, App II, No 5. | *Other areas listed in section 91 of the ''Constitution Act'', 1867 (UK), 30 & 31 Vict, c 3, reprinted in RSC 1985, App II, No 5. | ||
In order to determine jurisdiction, look to the type of work done, as well as the employer’s area of business. It is important to note that a single employer could have both federally and provincially regulated employees. Although an employer may be subject to federal jurisdiction, it does not mean all of that employer’s employees will be governed by federal law. In some cases, additional research must be done to determine the employee’s jurisdiction. For additional details to assist in determining jurisdiction if a difficult case arises, see ''Actton Transport Ltd v British Columbia (Director of Employment Standards)'', 2008 BCSC 1495 paras. 23 - 32. | In order to determine jurisdiction, look to the type of work done, as well as the employer’s area of business. It is important to note that a single employer could have both federally and provincially regulated employees. Although an employer may be subject to federal jurisdiction, it does not mean all of that employer’s employees will be governed by federal law. In some cases, additional research must be done to determine the employee’s jurisdiction. For additional details to assist in determining jurisdiction if a difficult case arises, see ''Actton Transport Ltd v British Columbia (Director of Employment Standards)'', 2008 BCSC 1495 paras. 23 - 32 https://canlii.ca/t/21dvl. | ||
Performing a BC Online company search may help determine jurisdiction. While not always determinative, a company search will provide information regarding whether the company is provincially registered, which may help determine jurisdiction. In addition, a company search will usually provide the company’s director and registered office information: | Performing a BC Online company search may help determine jurisdiction. While not always determinative, a company search will provide information regarding whether the company is provincially registered, which may help determine jurisdiction. In addition, a company search will usually provide the company’s director and registered office information: | ||
