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In BC there is a law to protect you and your basic rights as a worker. It is called the ''[http://canlii.ca/t/8405 Employment Standards Act]''. This law protects most workers. | In BC there is a law to protect you and your basic rights as a worker. It is called the ''[http://canlii.ca/t/8405 Employment Standards Act]''. This law protects most workers. | ||
The ''Employment Standards Act'' and Regulations set minimum standards for working conditions in most workplaces in British Columbia and governs: | The ''Employment Standards Act'' and Regulations under the Act set minimum standards for working conditions in most workplaces in British Columbia and governs: | ||
*certain aspects of hiring, | *certain aspects of hiring, | ||
*the minimum wage rate, | *the minimum wage rate, | ||
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*ending employment. | *ending employment. | ||
[[File:Workeratdesk-350.jpg | right | frame | link=| <span style="font-size:60%;">Copyright www.shutterstock.com</span>]] | [[File:Workeratdesk-350.jpg | right | frame | link=| <span style="font-size:60%;">Copyright www.shutterstock.com</span>]] | ||
The Employment Standards Branch is responsible for labour and employment law in the province, including the BC Employment Standards Act and | The Employment Standards Branch is responsible for labour and employment law in the province, including the BC ''Employment Standards Act'' and Regulations under the Act. | ||
Farm workers are protected by some but not all sections of the Employment Standards Act. The Act excludes veterinarians, lawyers, babysitters and students. | Farm workers are protected by some but not all sections of the Employment Standards Act. The Act excludes veterinarians, lawyers, babysitters and students. | ||
