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Farm workers are covered by most sections of the main provincial law that protects workers in BC. But there are exceptions. Learn how they affect the rights of farm workers. | Farm workers are covered by most sections of the main provincial law that protects workers in BC. But there are exceptions. Learn how they affect the rights of farm workers. | ||
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Our information on [[Farm Workers' Wages ( | Our information on [[Farm Workers' Wages (No. 273)|farm workers’ wages (no. 273)]] provides more detail on wages, including minimum wage, how often wages must be paid, and overtime pay. | ||
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*apply for benefits to [https://www.worksafebc.com/en/claims/report-workplace-injury-illness/how-workers-report-workplace-injury-illness Work Safe BC]. | *apply for benefits to [https://www.worksafebc.com/en/claims/report-workplace-injury-illness/how-workers-report-workplace-injury-illness Work Safe BC]. | ||
There are time limits to apply for benefits — see our information on [[Workers' Compensation ( | There are time limits to apply for benefits — see our information on [[Workers' Compensation (No. 285)|workers’ compensation (no. 285)]] for details. | ||
The employer must send a report to Work Safe BC to say a worker has been hurt on the job or gotten sick on the job because of their work. Work Safe BC’s number is 1-888-621-7233. | The employer must send a report to Work Safe BC to say a worker has been hurt on the job or gotten sick on the job because of their work. Work Safe BC’s number is 1-888-621-7233. | ||
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When you leave a job, ask your employer for your '''Record of Employment''', also known as a “separation slip”. You can apply for Employment Insurance even if you don't have your records of employment, but it makes things much easier if you do. The Canada Employment Centre may be able to help you if you can’t get your Record of Employment. | When you leave a job, ask your employer for your '''Record of Employment''', also known as a “separation slip”. You can apply for Employment Insurance even if you don't have your records of employment, but it makes things much easier if you do. The Canada Employment Centre may be able to help you if you can’t get your Record of Employment. | ||
See our information on [[Applying for Employment Insurance Benefits ( | See our information on [[Applying for Employment Insurance Benefits (No. 282)|applying for Employment Insurance benefits (no. 282)]] for more information on EI. | ||
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As well, all workers have the right to work free from '''sexual harassment'''. Sexual harassment means any unwelcome sexual behavior that affects your working conditions. | As well, all workers have the right to work free from '''sexual harassment'''. Sexual harassment means any unwelcome sexual behavior that affects your working conditions. | ||
For more details, see our information on [[Protection Against Job Discrimination ( | For more details, see our information on [[Protection Against Job Discrimination (No. 270)|protection against job discrimination (no. 270)]], and [[Sexual Harassment (No. 271)|sexual harassment (no. 271)]]. | ||
If you have a complaint about discrimination or sexual harassment, you can call the [http://www.bchrt.bc.ca/ BC Human Rights Tribunal] at 604-775-2000 in the Lower Mainland or 1-888-440-8844 elsewhere in BC. | If you have a complaint about discrimination or sexual harassment, you can call the [http://www.bchrt.bc.ca/ BC Human Rights Tribunal] at 604-775-2000 in the Lower Mainland or 1-888-440-8844 elsewhere in BC. | ||
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