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Drew Jackson: /* Quitting your job */

2023-09-12T21:11:56Z

Quitting your job

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	===Quitting your job===		===Quitting your job===
	Workers can quit a job at any time. ~~However~~, ~~they generally must~~ give notice ~~ahead of time~~, to ~~give~~ the employer a ~~reasonable time~~ to ~~adjust to their departure~~. ~~The amount of~~ notice ~~depends on factors like the worker’s responsibilities, salary,~~ and ~~length of service~~. ~~For more junior workers, two weeks notice~~ is ~~common~~.		Workers can quit a job at any time. Under BC’s main employment law, there is no legal requirement for a worker to give their employer notice before quitting. But under common law, if you quit your job without providing proper notice, and your employer suffers losses as a result, you may be liable to the employer for those losses. So, generally, it’s not a good idea to walk off the job and quit without notice. Giving notice is especially important if you want your employer to give a good report about your character and abilities when you apply for another job. This is called giving a '''reference'''.

	~~If you can, it’s a good idea to give plenty~~ of notice ~~that you are quitting. This is especially so if you want your employer~~ to give ~~a good report about your character~~ and ~~abilities when you apply for another job~~. ~~This~~ is ~~called giving a '''reference'''~~.		The amount of notice to give depends on factors like the worker’s responsibilities, salary, and length of service. For more junior workers, two weeks notice is common.

	===Employment insurance (EI)===		===Employment insurance (EI)===

Drew Jackson: /* Leaving or losing your job */

2023-03-13T23:25:14Z

Leaving or losing your job

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	\| text = “I worked in a local bookstore for six months. After the holiday season, my employer said she didn’t have enough work for me and had to let me go. She told me today was my last day, and that she would transfer an additional week’s worth of pay to my bank account.” <br>- Aiden, Nanaimo, BC		\| text = “I worked in a local bookstore for six months. After the holiday season, my employer said she didn’t have enough work for me and had to let me go. She told me today was my last day, and that she would transfer an additional week’s worth of pay to my bank account.” <br>– Aiden, Nanaimo, BC
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Drew Jackson: /* Discrimination at work */

2023-03-13T23:24:32Z

Discrimination at work

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	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.		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 help with making a complaint, contact the BC Human Rights Clinic at [http://bchrc.net/ bchrc.net].		If an employer discriminates against you, you can make a complaint to the [http://www.bchrt.bc.ca/ Human Rights Tribunal]. For help with making a complaint, contact the BC Human Rights Clinic at [http://bchrc.net/ bchrc.net].

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Drew Jackson: /* Getting hurt on the job */

2023-03-13T23:23:47Z

Getting hurt on the job

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	Sometimes workers get hurt or sick on the job. '''Workers' compensation''' is a program that helps.		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.		[https://www.worksafebc.com/ 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.		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.

	===Discrimination at work===		===Discrimination at work===

Drew Jackson: /* Statutory holidays */

2023-03-13T23:22:57Z

Statutory holidays

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	On statutory holidays, employees are entitled to the day off with pay, or to extra pay for working on the holiday.		On statutory holidays, employees are entitled to the day off with pay, or to extra pay for working on the holiday.

	The statutory holidays in BC are New Year’s Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, British Columbia Day, Labour Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Thanksgiving Day, Remembrance Day, and Christmas Day. Easter Sunday, Easter Monday, and Boxing Day are not statutory holidays, though many employers will offer employees a day off with pay on those dates.		The statutory holidays in BC are New Year’s Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, British Columbia Day, Labour Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Thanksgiving Day, Remembrance Day, and Christmas Day.

			Easter Sunday, Easter Monday, and Boxing Day are not statutory holidays, though many employers will offer employees a day off with pay on those dates.

	===Vacation===		===Vacation===

Drew Jackson at 23:22, 13 March 2023

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	This section looks at laws that apply to the workplace in British Columbia.		This section looks at laws that apply to the workplace in British Columbia.
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	\| text = For updated and in-depth coverage of the laws that apply to workers in BC, visit [https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/ peopleslawschool.ca].		\| text = For updated and in-depth coverage of the laws that apply to workers in BC, visit [https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/category/work/ peopleslawschool.ca].
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	==Accepting a job==		==Accepting a job==

Drew Jackson at 23:21, 13 March 2023

2023-03-13T23:21:38Z

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	\| text = ”I felt ready to take on more at work. I applied for a supervisor position. My employer told me it would be ‘too much for a woman to handle.’ I was shocked by the blatant discrimination. I’m considering a human rights complaint.” <br>- Jasmine, Richmond, BC		\| text = ”I felt ready to take on more at work. I applied for a supervisor position. My employer told me it would be ‘too much for a woman to handle.’ I was shocked by the blatant discrimination. I’m considering a human rights complaint.” <br>– Jasmine, Richmond, BC
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Drew Jackson: /* Employment insurance (EI) */

2023-03-13T20:45:46Z

Employment insurance (EI)

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	* '''Caregiving benefits''' are for people who have to care or support a family member who is critically ill or injured or requires end-of-life care.		* '''Caregiving benefits''' are for people who have to care or support a family member who is critically ill or injured or requires end-of-life care.

	To apply for EI benefits, you need to fill out an application for EI at a ~~Service Canada office at~~ [https://www.~~canada~~.ca/~~en/employment-social~~-~~development/corporate~~/~~portfolio/service~~-~~canada~~.~~html servicecanada.gc.ca~~] or ~~online at~~ [https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei.html?utm_source=Vanity%20URL%20%E2%80%93%20print&utm_medium=Offline&utm_content=July%202014%2C%20Eng&utm_campaign=EI%20program%20-%20Canada.ca%20benefit%20statement%20July%202014 canada.ca/ei]. You have to work a certain number of weeks before you can apply for benefits.		To apply for EI benefits, you need to fill out an application for EI at a [https://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/tbsc-fsco/sc-hme.jsp Service Canada office] or [https://canada.ca/ei online]. You have to work a certain number of weeks before you can apply for benefits.

	If you lost your job because you quit or got fired, it may be difficult to get EI benefits.		If you lost your job because you quit or got fired, it may be difficult to get EI benefits.

Drew Jackson: /* Notice requirements */

2023-03-13T20:44:25Z

Notice requirements

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	You may be entitled to more than these minimum requirements. The notice you get must be '''reasonable''' — unless you have an employment contract that says differently. How much is reasonable depends on factors such as how long you’ve been in the job, the type of job, and your age. For more on what reasonable notice is, see [https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/ peopleslawschool.ca].		You may be entitled to more than these minimum requirements. The notice you get must be '''reasonable''' — unless you have an employment contract that says differently. How much is reasonable depends on factors such as how long you’ve been in the job, the type of job, and your age. For more on what reasonable notice is, see [https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/notice-employer-needs-to-give/ peopleslawschool.ca].

	===Getting fired for "just <span class="noglossary">cause</span>"===		===Getting fired for "just <span class="noglossary">cause</span>"===

Drew Jackson: /* Belonging to a union */

2023-03-13T20:43:52Z

Belonging to a union

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	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.		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 ''Labour Relations Code''.		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==