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Federal equal pay provisions in the ''Canadian Human Rights Act'' are somewhat broader than those found in B.C.’s ''Human Rights Code''. It is discriminatory under the ''Canadian Human Rights Act'' to pay male and female employees different wages where the work that they are doing is of comparatively equal value. This means that even if the work itself is not demonstrably similar, the pay equity provisions may still be enforced if the value of the work is similar. Factors that are considered in determining whether work is of equal value include: skill, efforts and responsibility required, and conditions under which the work is performed (''Canadian Human Rights Act'', s 11(2)).

Bullying and harassment in the workplace are developing areas of the law. There are several possible avenues for addressing a complaint in this area if the issue cannot be resolved within the workplace.