What is the appropriate forum for resolving the issue of overtime wages?

British Columbia, Canada


The following excerpt is from Damani v. Stuart Olson Construction Ltd., 2015 BCSC 2322 (CanLII):

Moreover, the appropriate forum for resolving the issue of overtime wages is through the complaint process in the Employment Standards Act. The plaintiff must await the decision of the branch, and, if required, may access the statutorily-provided appeal system: Macaraeg v. E Care Contact Centers Ltd., 2008 BCCA 182.

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