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Easter Sunday, Easter Monday and Boxing Day are not statutory holidays in B.C.
Past statutory holidays
Find out if you qualify for statutory holiday pay by answering a series of questions about your specific work situation.
Calculate statutory holiday pay. Statutory holiday pay is equal to an average day's pay. Employees are paid statutory holiday pay if they work or take the day off.
Employers and employees may agree (in writing) to substitute another day for a statutory holiday. The substitute day must be treated the same as a statutory holiday.
References from the Employment Standards Act and Regulation
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