Do employment standards apply to you?
Last updated on May 16, 2024Not every work issue or type of work is related to B.C. employment standards.
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- Not every work issue is related to B.C. employment standards
- Not every workplace or type of work is covered by B.C. employment standards
- What you can do
Not every work issue is related to employment standards
Workplace safety or injuries
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Tax documents
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Small claims disputes
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Work permits and immigration
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Pay transparency laws
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Breaking the law
Report any criminal behaviour like theft or assault to the police. You can also get advice from a lawyer.
Support for forestry workers
Learn about programs to support forestry workers impacted by industry downturns in northern British Columbia.
Not every workplace or type of work is covered by B.C. employment standards
Several types of workplaces, workers and professions set their own standards or are federally-regulated.
Unionized workplaces
Unions have collective agreements that set workplace standards for their members.
Independent contractors
Self-employed workers are responsible for setting their own workplace standards.
Professionals
Some members of professional associations aren't covered by B.C. employment standards.
Specific regulations
Some sectors, industries or types of workers have specific regulations that only apply to them.
Excluded jobs
Workers performing specific types of duties or receiving certain benefits aren't covered by B.C. employment standards.
Other provinces and federal workplaces
Each province has its own employment standards. Federally regulated workplaces are covered by the Canada Labour Code.
What you can do
If you're having issues at work and you're not sure whether B.C. employment standards apply, find out what you can do: