Tips, otherwise known as gratuities, are not included in the definition of “wages” under the BC Employment Standards Act (the Act); however the Act still regulates tips in other ways.
In 2019, the Act was amended to include, among other changes, a definition of “gratuity”, guidance on when an employer may withhold gratuities, and who is entitled to share in a tip ...
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