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| Fact | Value | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.C. general minimum wage | 18.25 CAD/h | 2026-06-01 | Province of British Columbia, Minimum wage ✓ 2026-11-05 |
| Lower minimum wage for servers or students | None; liquor servers and students get the general minimum wage | 2021-06-01 | Province of British Columbia, Minimum wage ✓ 2026-09-09 |
| Minimum wage for resident caretakers | 1,092.10 per month plus 43.75 per suite (9–60 suites) | 2026-06-01 | Province of British Columbia, Minimum Wage for Resident Caretakers — Regulation Part 4, Section 17 ✓ 2026-09-09 |
| When B.C. minimum wage goes up | Every June 1, by B.C.'s previous-year average inflation rate | 2024-06-01 | Province of British Columbia, Annual Adjustment of Minimum Wage — Act Part 3, Section 16.2 ✓ 2026-09-09 |
| Daily overtime | 1.5x after 8 hours in a day; 2x after 12 hours | 2026-09-07 | Province of British Columbia, Overtime pay ✓ 2026-09-09 |
| Weekly overtime | 1.5x after 40 hours in a week | 2026-09-07 | Province of British Columbia, Overtime pay ✓ 2026-09-09 |
| Who does not get overtime or statutory holiday pay | Managers and occupations listed in Regulation section 34 | 2026-09-07 | Province of British Columbia, Exclusions from Hours of Work & Overtime Requirements — Regulation Part 7, Section 34 ✓ 2026-09-09 |
| B.C. statutory holidays | 11 — see note. Boxing Day and Easter are not statutory. | 2026-09-07 | Province of British Columbia, Statutory holidays ✓ 2026-09-09 |
| How statutory holiday pay is calculated | An average day's pay from the previous 30 calendar days | 2026-09-07 | Province of British Columbia, Calculate statutory holiday pay ✓ 2026-09-09 |
| Who qualifies for statutory holiday pay | Employed 30 calendar days and worked 15 of the last 30 | 2026-09-07 | Province of British Columbia, Qualify for statutory holiday pay ✓ 2026-09-09 |
| Vacation pay percentage | 4% of total wages; 6% after 5 years | 2026-09-07 | Province of British Columbia, Annual vacation ✓ 2026-09-09 |
| Vacation time | 2 weeks after 12 months; 3 weeks after 5 years | 2026-09-07 | Province of British Columbia, Entitlement to Annual Vacation — Act Part 7, Section 57 ✓ 2026-09-09 |
| Group termination notice | 8, 12 or 16 weeks when 50+ are let go at one location | 2026-09-07 | Province of British Columbia, Group Terminations — Act Part 8, Section 64 ✓ 2026-09-09 |
| How long a temporary layoff can last | 13 weeks in any 20 weeks, then it counts as termination | 2026-09-07 | Province of British Columbia, Temporary layoffs ✓ 2026-09-09 |
| Notice or pay when you are fired without cause | 1 week at 3 months, 2 at 1 year, 3 at 3 years, +1 a year, max 8 | 2026-09-07 | Province of British Columbia, Liability Resulting from Length of Service — Act Part 8, Section 63 ✓ 2026-09-09 |
| Termination pay for app ride-hail and delivery workers | Written notice or compensation for length of service, unless just cause | 2024-09-03 | BC Gov News, Fair pay, basic protections coming for gig workers ✓ 2026-09-09 |
| Being called an independent contractor | Signing a contractor agreement does not settle it | 2026-09-07 | Province of British Columbia, Employee or independent contractor ✓ 2026-09-09 |
| WorkSafeBC coverage if you are self-employed | Not automatic; buy Personal Coverage, formerly Personal Optional Protection | 2026-09-07 | WorkSafeBC, Self-employed proprietors or partners ✓ 2026-09-09 |
| Deadline to file an employment standards complaint | 6 months from your last day of work | 2026-09-07 | Province of British Columbia, File an employment standards complaint ✓ 2026-09-09 |
| Appealing a Branch decision | 30 days to appeal to the Employment Standards Tribunal | 2026-09-07 | Province of British Columbia, Appeal of Director's Determination — Act Part 13, Section 112 ✓ 2026-09-09 |
| Averaging agreements | Written, signed before it starts, averaging over 1 to 4 weeks | 2026-09-07 | Province of British Columbia, Averaging agreements ✓ 2026-09-09 |
| Being suspended or deactivated by an app | Written reason required; reinstate or terminate within 14 days | 2024-09-03 | BC Gov News, Fair pay, basic protections coming for gig workers ✓ 2026-09-09 |
| How a workplace becomes unionized in B.C. | 55% signed cards certifies it; 45–55% triggers a vote | 2022-06-02 | Labour Relations Board of British Columbia, The certification process ✓ 2026-09-09 |
| How often you must be paid | At least twice a month, within 8 days of the pay period ending | 2026-09-07 | Province of British Columbia, Paydays — Act Part 3, Section 17 ✓ 2026-09-09 |
| How to reach the Employment Standards Branch | 1-833-236-3700, weekdays 7:30 am to 5 pm Pacific | 2026-09-07 | Province of British Columbia, Contact the Employment Standards Branch ✓ 2026-09-09 |
| Job agency charging you to find work | Illegal; any fee paid is treated as wages owed to you | 2026-09-07 | Province of British Columbia, No Charge for Hiring or Providing Information — Act Part 2, Section 10 ✓ 2026-09-09 |
| Minimum daily wage, live-in home support worker and live-in camp leader | 135.88 home support worker; 145.64 camp leader | 2026-06-01 | Province of British Columbia, Minimum Daily Wage for Live-In Home Support Worker & Live-In Camp Leader — Regulation Part 4, Section 16 ✓ 2026-09-09 |
| Minimum pay when you show up and are sent home | 2 hours' pay; 4 hours if scheduled over 8 hours | 2026-09-07 | Province of British Columbia, Minimum daily pay ✓ 2026-09-09 |
| Paid sick days | 5 paid days a year after 90 days with the employer | 2022-01-01 | Province of British Columbia, Paid sick leave ✓ 2026-09-09 |
| Per-kilometre expense allowance for app workers | 0.45 ride-hail; 0.35 delivery, per km of engaged time | 2024-09-03 | Province of British Columbia, Distance Expense Allowance — ESR Part 7.2, Section 45.29 ✓ 2026-09-09 |
| Probation periods | No probation exemption; the Act covers you from day one | 2026-09-07 | Province of British Columbia, Quitting or getting fired ✓ 2026-09-09 |
| Recruiter fees charged to foreign workers | Illegal; recruiters must hold a B.C. licence | 2026-09-07 | Province of British Columbia, Protections for foreign workers ✓ 2026-09-09 |
| Refusing unsafe work | You may refuse; tell your supervisor, then WorkSafeBC if unfixed | 2026-09-07 | WorkSafeBC, Refusing unsafe work ✓ 2026-09-09 |
| Tips and gratuities | Employer cannot keep your tips; managers share only if doing the same work | 2026-09-07 | Province of British Columbia, Tips and gratuities ✓ 2026-09-09 |
| Tips for app ride-hail and delivery workers | The platform must pay the worker 100% of customer tips | 2024-09-03 | BC Gov News, Fair pay, basic protections coming for gig workers ✓ 2026-09-09 |
| Unpaid sick days | 3 unpaid days a year, on top of the 5 paid days | 2026-09-07 | Province of British Columbia, Illness or Injury Leave — Act Part 6, Section 49.1 ✓ 2026-09-09 |
| What WorkSafeBC wage-loss benefits pay | About 90% of your calculated net earnings | 2026-09-07 | WorkSafeBC, Wage-loss benefits ✓ 2026-09-09 |
| What can be taken off your pay | Only what law requires or you agreed to in writing | 2026-09-07 | Province of British Columbia, Deductions ✓ 2026-09-09 |
| What must be on your pay stub | Wage rate, hours, overtime hours, all pay, each deduction | 2026-09-07 | Province of British Columbia, Wage Statements — Act Part 3, Section 27 ✓ 2026-09-09 |
| WorkSafeBC coverage for app ride-hail and delivery workers | Covered, whether classed as employee or contractor | 2024-09-03 | WorkSafeBC, Coverage for app-based ride-hail and delivery services workers ✓ 2026-09-09 |
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