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A BC law, the ''[http://canlii.ca/t/8405 Employment Standards Act]'', sets minimum standards for employers in how they treat workers. This law applies to “employees” — which covers most but not all workers in the province. | A BC law, the ''[http://canlii.ca/t/8405 Employment Standards Act]'', sets minimum standards for employers in how they treat workers. This law applies to “employees” — which covers most but not all workers in the province. | ||
For example, it doesn’t apply to workers in ''industries regulated by the federal government''', such as banks and airlines. Federal laws apply to them. | For example, it doesn’t apply to workers in '''industries regulated by the federal government''', such as banks and airlines. Federal laws apply to them. | ||
Nor does it apply to '''union workers'''. If you belong to a union, the collective agreement between your union and the employer has rules about how workers can be laid off or let go. | Nor does it apply to '''union workers'''. If you belong to a union, the collective agreement between your union and the employer has rules about how workers can be laid off or let go. | ||
As well, this provincial law doesn’t apply to '''independent contractors'''. These are people who are self-employed, who run their own business. If you’re an independent contractor, your contracts with the people you work for control the situation. | As well, this provincial law doesn’t apply to '''independent contractors'''. These are people who are self-employed, who run their own business. If you’re an independent contractor, your contracts with the people you work for control the situation. | ||
===Your employer can only lay you off in limited circumstances=== | ===Your employer can only lay you off in limited circumstances=== | ||
