Rights at work
Bullying, harassment and discrimination at work in BC and Ontario
What counts as bullying, harassment and discrimination at work in BC and Ontario, what your employer must do, how to report it, deadlines, and free help.
Guides for your first job
Practical guides for finding and starting your first job in British Columbia and Ontario.
Rights at work
Quitting or being let go in BC and Ontario
Notice when you quit or lose your job, final pay deadlines, termination pay basics, your Record of Employment, Employment Insurance, and where to get help.
Rights at work
How to read your pay stub
What BC and Ontario require on your pay statement, gross versus net pay, 2026 CPP, EI and income tax deductions, vacation pay, and what to do if it's wrong.
Rights at work
How to refuse unsafe work in BC and Ontario
Your right to refuse unsafe work in BC and Ontario: the steps to follow, protection from punishment, safety training for new workers, and who to call.
Rights at work
Statutory and public holidays in BC and Ontario
BC's 11 statutory holidays and Ontario's 9 public holidays: who qualifies for holiday pay, how it is worked out, and what you earn if you work that day.
Rights at work
Tips and tip pooling in BC and Ontario
Who keeps your tips in BC and Ontario, how tip pools work, what your employer can't take from your tips, and what changed in Ontario in 2024.
Rights at work
Your rights at work in BC
BC's minimum wage ($18.25 an hour since June 1, 2026), pay statements, breaks, overtime, sick days, the minimum age to work, and where to get help.
Rights at work
Your rights at work in Ontario
Ontario's minimum wage ($17.95 an hour since October 1, 2026), pay, breaks, overtime, public holidays, the Employment Standards Act, and where to get help.