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The ''Employment Standards Act'' is the provincial law that sets working conditions and protects workers not in unions | The ''[http://www.bclaws.ca www.bclaws.ca Employment Standards Act]'' is the provincial law that sets working conditions and protects workers not in unions. | ||
The Act also sets the minimum wages for workers, including farm workers. For information about farm worker wages, check script [[Farm Workers' Wages (Script 273)|273]], called “Farm Workers’ Wages”. | The Act also sets the minimum wages for workers, including farm workers. For information about farm worker wages, check script [[Farm Workers' Wages (Script 273)|273]], called “Farm Workers’ Wages”. | ||
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You can file a complaint with the Branch in any of the following ways: | You can file a complaint with the Branch in any of the following ways: | ||
*fill out the online | *fill out the online [http://www.labour.gov.bc.ca/esb/forms/esb_comp.htm complaint form]. | ||
*print the complaint form from the Branch website, fill it out, and then mail or fax it, or drop it off at the Branch office nearest you. | *print the complaint form from the Branch website, fill it out, and then mail or fax it, or drop it off at the Branch office nearest you. | ||
*fill out the form at the | *fill out the form at the [http://www.labour.gov.bc.ca/esb/contact/welcome.htm Branch office nearest you]. You can also request the form by calling the Employment Standards Information Line at 1.800.663.3316 or 250.612.4100 in the Prince George area. | ||
You can tell the Branch you do not want your employer to know that you complained. But normally, the Branch will not be able to keep that information from the employer. It will come out during the investigation. | You can tell the Branch you do not want your employer to know that you complained. But normally, the Branch will not be able to keep that information from the employer. It will come out during the investigation. | ||
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If you're hurt on the job, or get sick because of your job, you should immediately: | If you're hurt on the job, or get sick because of your job, you should immediately: | ||
#report your injury or illness to your employer or someone in charge | |||
#tell your employer and your doctor (if you need a doctor) that you will be claiming Workers’ Compensation | |||
#apply for benefits to WorkSafeBC. There are time limits to apply. Check script [[Workers' Compensation (Script 285)|285]] for details. | |||
Your employer has to send a report to WorkSafe BC to say you’ve been hurt on the job or you’ve gotten sick on the job because of your work. If your employer disappears or won't file a report immediately, call WorkSafe BC to report the accident or illness. The number is 1.888.621.7233 Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. After hours, call 1.866.922.4357. Don't rely on your employer or doctor to do this. | Your employer has to send a report to WorkSafe BC to say you’ve been hurt on the job or you’ve gotten sick on the job because of your work. If your employer disappears or won't file a report immediately, call WorkSafe BC to report the accident or illness. The number is 1.888.621.7233 Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. After hours, call 1.866.922.4357. Don't rely on your employer or doctor to do this. | ||
WorkSafe BC also has rules on occupational health and safety. For more information, check script [[Workers' Compensation (Script 285)|285]], called “Workers’ Compensation” and the | WorkSafe BC also has rules on occupational health and safety. For more information, check script [[Workers' Compensation (Script 285)|285]], called “Workers’ Compensation” and the [http://www.worksafebc.com/ WorkSafeBC website]. | ||
==Employment Insurance== | ==Employment Insurance== | ||
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==Canada Pension Plan disability benefits== | ==Canada Pension Plan disability benefits== | ||
If you paid into the Canada Pension Plan and you develop a severe and long-term disability that prevents you from working, the plan pays you and your dependent children a monthly pension. You can get these benefits until you are 65. Normally, you must have contributed to the Canada Pension Plan for 4 of the past 6 years, but there are many exceptions and you may qualify even if you haven’t done this. Call Employment and Social Development Canada at 1.800.277.9914 for more information on | If you paid into the Canada Pension Plan and you develop a severe and long-term disability that prevents you from working, the plan pays you and your dependent children a monthly pension. You can get these benefits until you are 65. Normally, you must have contributed to the Canada Pension Plan for 4 of the past 6 years, but there are many exceptions and you may qualify even if you haven’t done this. Call Employment and Social Development Canada at 1.800.277.9914 for more information on [http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/services/pensions/cpp/disability/index.shtml Canada Pension Plan disability benefits]. | ||
==Sexual harassment and discrimination at work== | ==Sexual harassment and discrimination at work== | ||
