Common use of Assignment of Wages Clause in Contracts

Assignment of Wages. The Employer will honour an employee’s written assignment of wages consistent with the terms of Part 3 section 22 of the Employment Standards Act [RSBC 1996] Chapter 113 as they exist at the date of signing of this Agreement. Assignments: Employment Standards Act, Part 3 Section 22: (1) An employer must honour an employee's written assignment of wages (a) to a trade union in accordance with the Labour Relations Code, (b) to a charitable or other organization, or a pension or superannuation or other plan, if the amounts assigned are deductible for income tax purposes under the Income Tax Act (Canada), (c) to a person to whom the employee is required under a maintenance order, as defined in the Family Maintenance Enforcement Act, to pay maintenance, and (d) to an insurance company for insurance or medical or dental coverage. (e) [Repealed 2003-65-5.] (2) [Repealed 2003-65-5.] (3) An employer must honour an assignment of wages authorized by a collective agreement. (4) An employer may honour an employee's written assignment of wages to meet a credit obligation.”