Employment Standards BC

All workers in British Columbia are protected by the province's labour and employment laws. We provide strong legal protection around fair, safe and healthy working conditions. These standards apply to temporary foreign workers, permanent residents and Canadian citizens. British Columbia's Human Rights Code protects workers from employment discrimination.

Before accepting a job offer, get information about the minimum standards of wages and working conditions in most workplaces. Learn about employment standards in British Columbia and find out if there are any special rules for your industry. Read the Employment Standards Branch's foreign worker factsheet for more information.

Visit the B.C. government Ministry of Labour website for more information on provincial employment-related legislation.