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The [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/employment-business/employment-standards-advice/employment-standards Employment Standards Branch] administers this law. This is a government office that helps workers and employers resolve problems. The Branch can be reached at 1-800-663-3316 (toll-free). | The [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/employment-business/employment-standards-advice/employment-standards Employment Standards Branch] administers this law. This is a government office that helps workers and employers resolve problems. The Branch can be reached at 1-800-663-3316 (toll-free). | ||
=== | ===Most workers are protected by employment standards law=== | ||
The ''Employment Standards Act'' applies to '''employees'''. The definition of who is an employee is very broad. It’s intended to cover as many work relationships as possible. | |||
But not everyone is covered by this law. The Act excludes some types of workers. For example, it doesn’t cover those working in certain licensed professions (such as architects, veterinarians and lawyers). It doesn’t cover babysitters or students working at their school or in work-study programs. | |||
As well, '''independent contractors''' aren’t covered. Unlike employees, independent contractors are hired by the employer to perform a service. They are in business for themselves. | |||
Some workers are covered by parts of the Act but not all of it. For example, farm workers are protected by some but not all sections of the Act. | |||
See the People’s Law School website for more on [https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/everyday-legal-problems/work/rights-work/are-you-covered-bc%E2%80%99s-employment-standards-law who is covered by BC’s employment standards law]. | |||
===Hours of work=== | ===Hours of work=== | ||