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Legal Aspects

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Sometimes you might question if a workplace culture is appropriate or if your employers are taking advantage of you. The resources below provide information about your rights as a Canadian worker:

Useful Websites

The Employment Standards Act and Regulation sets minimum standards that employers must follow in the treatment of their employees. The Employment Standards Act covers issues like minimum wages, mandatory payment of overtime, sick days and termination of employment.
WorkSafeBC is dedicated to promoting workplace health and safety for the workers and employers of this province.
The Canadian Human Rights Commission works to increase respect for human rights in the workplace by encouraging employers to ensure the principles of equality and human dignity are practiced in the workplace.