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The ''ES Regulation'' makes special provision for workers in the high technology sector. Most importantly, these professionals are exempt from the ''ESA'' provisions relating to hours of work, overtime, and Statutory Holidays (Parts 4 and 5). It is not easy, however, for an employee to qualify as a high technology professional – the criteria are very specific. See s 37.8 of the ''ES Regulation'' for a more detailed description, and especially if the employee deals with computers, information service, and scientific or technological endeavours. | The ''ES Regulation'' makes special provision for workers in the high technology sector. Most importantly, these professionals are exempt from the ''ESA'' provisions relating to hours of work, overtime, and Statutory Holidays (Parts 4 and 5). It is not easy, however, for an employee to qualify as a high technology professional – the criteria are very specific. See s 37.8 of the ''ES Regulation'' for a more detailed description, and especially if the employee deals with computers, information service, and scientific or technological endeavours. | ||
Not all employees classified as high tech professionals by their employer fit the definition, and as a result may be entitled to overtime. The BC Employment Standards Branch awarded overtime pay to a group of digital animators | Not all employees classified as high tech professionals by their employer fit the definition, and as a result may be entitled to overtime. The BC Employment Standards Branch awarded overtime pay to a group of digital animators, finding that they did not meet the overtime-exempt definition of high-tech professionals (see ER#426308) | ||
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