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==What is the minimum wage for farm workers?== | ==What is the minimum wage for farm workers?== | ||
The BC government sets the minimum wage for farm workers, who can be paid by the hour (or salary or commission) or by the piece, as described next. | The BC government sets the minimum wage for farm workers, who can be paid by the hour (or salary or commission) or by the piece, as described next. | ||
'''1. If you’re paid by the hour, or by salary or commission''' | |||
The minimum hourly wage is $10.25. | The minimum hourly wage is $10.25. | ||
'''2.If you’re paid by the piece''' | |||
The minimum rate for picking certain fruit or vegetables by hand is set by the BC government and depends on the crop. For example, the minimum rate is different for a pound of raspberries than for a pound of beans. A bin of apples and a bin of grapes have different rates. | The minimum rate for picking certain fruit or vegetables by hand is set by the BC government and depends on the crop. For example, the minimum rate is different for a pound of raspberries than for a pound of beans. A bin of apples and a bin of grapes have different rates. | ||