Employment Standards
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Most occupations in B.C. are covered under the Employment Standards Act of British Columbia. Some occupations are covered under the Canadian Labour Code instead.
Both the B.C. Employment Standards Act and the Canadian Labour Code set out a minimum standard for employment and workplace safety that employers and employees must follow. These standards include wages, overtime, breaks, vacation leave, wage deductions, and more.
All workers have a right to a safe and healthy workplace. You also have the right to refuse work that you feel is dangerous.