Knowing Your Rights

BC's Employment Standards Act is the legislation that governs payment, compensation, and working conditions in most workplaces in the province. Learn more about the rights that are granted to the majority of BC employees by law.

Federally regulated industries and workplaces in BC are not governed by the Employment Standards Act, but rather by the Canada Labour Code. Find out if your workplace is federally regulated to see which legislation applies to you.

The provincial agency dedicated to promoting safe and healthy workplaces across BC. Services include education, prevention, compensation and support for injured workers, as well as no-fault insurance to protect employers and workers.

If you are a unionized employee in BC, you are protected by your union’s collective agreement. Search by employer name, union name, or industry. 

Legal information as well as educational resources and services from over 25 contributor organizations.

A guide with information about your rights and responsibilities as a worker in BC. It explains what to expect once you’re hired, and what happens if you’re fired or you leave your job. It also includes guidance on how to deal with workplace problems.

Search wage ranges for careers by job title or NOC code. Note that averages vary from one location to another.

Salary information by Canadian occupation and postal code.

Covers Canadian salaries for the finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, administrative and customer support, legal, and human resources professions. 

Data regarding the average posted wages for various types of job on Indeed.

If you aren’t able to resolve workplace disputes through informal processes, you can submit a complaint to the provincial government to resolve the problem.                                                                                   

If you experience a work-related injury, it’s important to contact WorkSafeBC as soon as possible to file a claim.