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Last updated on September 7, 2022

Not every work issue is covered by B.C. employment standards

If you believe you are owed wages or have an issue covered by the Employment Standards Act or Temporary Foreign Worker Protection Act, you can file a complaint with the Employment Standards Branch.

Based on the information you have provided, your complaint or some of your issues may not be covered by the Employment Standards Act or Temporary Foreign Worker Protection Act. See the information below on related organizations who may be able to assist you.

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Workplace safety or injuries

The Employment Standards Branch does not have jurisdiction over workplaces injuries and other health and safety issues. Get advice about staying safe at work or report a work-related injury, health or safety issue to WorkSafeBC.

Bullying or harassment

WorkSafeBC has developed Occupational Health and Safety policies which address workplace bullying and harassment. Get advice and resources to prevent and address workplace bullying or harassment.

Sometimes, bullying or harassment may fall under human rights or discrimination. Learn about the Human Rights Code, file a human rights complaint or search for a decision at the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal.

Employment insurance, tax documents or record of employment (ROE)

Find out if you qualify, or get help with benefit payments for Employment insurance. The Employment Standards Branch does not administer the Employment Insurance program.

Get help with income taxes, payroll or tax documents for individuals, businesses, charities, and trusts. The Employment Standards Branch is not able to recover tax or other documents which employers may be required to issue by the Federal Government or the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

Find out information or who to contact if you're trying to obtain your record of employment (ROE). The Employment Standards Branch is not able to recover a Record of Employment which an employer may be required to issue by the Federal Government or the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

Unionized workplaces

Unions have collective agreements that set workplace standards for their members. Your first step should be contacting your union steward or union leadership about workplace issues. Find out more about unionized workplaces.

If you're having issues at work, find out what you can do:

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