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Labour and Employment

For business owners with employees, the following links provide useful information regarding provincial laws and regulations:

Business Start-Up Checklist
Includes a listing of labour requirements to consider when starting a small business.
Workers’ Compensation Board
Information for employers, outlining roles and responsibilities including registering with the WCB, paying premiums, and maintaining a safe workplace.  Also covers the claims process and what you can do to assist an injured worker return to work safely.
Employment Standards
The Employment Standards Branch of the Ministry of Skills Development and Labour administers the Employment Standards Act. The Employment Standards Act and Regulation set minimum standards of wages and terms of employment for most workers in British Columbia.