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In BC there’s a law that protects the rights of workers. It’s called the [https://www.canlii.org/en/bc/laws/stat/rsbc-1996-c-113/latest/rsbc-1996-c-113.html ''Employment Standards Act'']. This law sets minimum standards for working conditions. It covers: | In BC there’s a law that protects the rights of workers. It’s called the [https://www.canlii.org/en/bc/laws/stat/rsbc-1996-c-113/latest/rsbc-1996-c-113.html ''Employment Standards Act'']. This law sets minimum standards for working conditions. It covers: | ||
* the minimum amount a worker can be paid | * the minimum amount a worker can be paid | ||
* hours of work and overtime | * hours of work and '''overtime''' | ||
* vacation and statutory holidays | * vacation and '''statutory holidays''' | ||
* getting time off work if you’re sick and for certain other reasons | * getting time off work if you’re sick and for certain other reasons | ||
* ending employment | * ending employment | ||
