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==Rights at work== | ==Rights at work== | ||
In BC there’s a law that protects the rights of workers. It’s called the ''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 | ||
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We explain key parts of this law shortly. | We explain key parts of this law shortly. | ||
The Employment Standards Branch administers this law. This is a government office that helps workers and employers resolve problems. The branch can be reached at 1-800-236-3700 (toll-free) and found online at [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/ | The Employment Standards Branch administers this law. This is a government office that helps workers and employers resolve problems. The branch can be reached at 1-800-236-3700 (toll-free) and found online at [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/employmentstandards gov.bc.ca/employmentstandards]. | ||
===Most workers are protected by employment standards law=== | ===Most workers are protected by employment standards law=== | ||
