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People’s Law School explains [https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/category/work/time-work/ these and other types of leave]. | People’s Law School explains [https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/category/work/time-work/ these and other types of leave]. | ||
==Safety at work== | |||
===Getting hurt on the job=== | |||
Sometimes workers get hurt or sick on the job. '''Workers' compensation''' is a program that helps. | |||
WorkSafeBC runs this program. They make safety rules and send inspectors to workplaces to check if they are safe. Employers pay for this protection. There is no cost to workers. | |||
Workers who can’t work because of an accident at work or illness may get money from the workers' compensation program. If a worker dies at work, the family may get compensation. | |||
People’s Law School has more on [https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/workers-compensation-claim/ workers’ compensation]. | |||
===Discrimination at work=== | |||
In Canada, the law protects workers from '''discrimination'''. An employer is expected to hire workers on the basis of skills, experience and education needed for the job. | |||
It is discrimination if an employer doesn't give you a job because of any of these personal characteristics: | |||
* your race, colour, ancestry, Indigenous identity, or place of origin | |||
* your age | |||
* your sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression | |||
* your marital or family status | |||
* your political belief or religion | |||
* any physical or mental <span class="noglossary">disability</span> | |||
* any criminal convictions that are unrelated to the job | |||
The law also helps protect you against discrimination while you are on the job. This might take the form of being treated differently or poorly, compared to others, because of one of the personal characteristics listed above. | |||
If an employer discriminates against you, you can make a complaint to the Human Rights Tribunal. For more on making a human rights complaint, <span class="noglossary">contact</span> the [https://bchrc.net/ BC Human Rights Clinic]. | |||
==Belonging to a union== | |||
A '''union''' is a group of workers who join together to negotiate wages and working conditions with the employer. Everyone has the right to form a union if most of the workers want a union. Unions are for the protection of workers. | |||
If you are a member of a union, the union will talk through issues with your employer. Together, they will decide about pay, vacation time, sick leave, and other benefits. This is called collective bargaining. They will write a contract. This is called a '''collective agreement'''. | |||
The collective agreement sets out your rights and working conditions. If you have a problem with your employer, talk to the union. The union will meet with the employer to discuss the concerns. | |||
There are rules for unions, saying what they can and can’t do. These rules are set out in the [https://www.canlii.org/en/bc/laws/stat/rsbc-1996-c-244/latest/rsbc-1996-c-244.html ''Labour Relations Code'']. | |||
==Leaving or losing your job== | ==Leaving or losing your job== | ||
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People’s Law School explains [https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/applying-employment-insurance/ how to apply for EI benefits]. | People’s Law School explains [https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/applying-employment-insurance/ how to apply for EI benefits]. | ||
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