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In BC there is a law to protect you and your basic rights as a worker. It is called the ''[http://canlii.ca/t/8405 Employment Standards Act]''. This law protects most workers.
In BC there is a law to protect you and your basic rights as a worker. It is called the ''[http://canlii.ca/t/8405 Employment Standards Act]''. This law protects most workers.


The ''Employment Standards Act'' and Regulations set minimum standards for working conditions in most workplaces in British Columbia and governs:
The ''Employment Standards Act'' and Regulations under the Act set minimum standards for working conditions in most workplaces in British Columbia and governs:
*certain aspects of hiring,
*certain aspects of hiring,
*the minimum wage rate,
*the minimum wage rate,
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*ending employment.
*ending employment.
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[[File:Workeratdesk-350.jpg | right | frame | link=| <span style="font-size:60%;">Copyright www.shutterstock.com</span>]]
The Employment Standards Branch is responsible for labour  and  employment  law in the province, including the BC Employment Standards Act and Employment Standards Regulations.
The Employment Standards Branch is responsible for labour  and  employment  law in the province, including the BC ''Employment Standards Act'' and Regulations under the Act.


Farm workers are protected by some but not all sections of the Employment Standards Act. The Act excludes veterinarians, lawyers, babysitters and students.
Farm workers are protected by some but not all sections of the Employment Standards Act. The Act excludes veterinarians, lawyers, babysitters and students.
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