Making an employment standards complaint

What are my rights?

If I make and employment standards complaint, can my employer point to my complaint as a reason to fire me?
  • Yes
  • No

You’re unhappy with something at work. You’ve tried unsuccessfully to resolve it directly with your employer. Or you’re afraid to raise the issue with them. One option to explore is making a written complaint to the BC Employment Standards Branch. This is a provincial government office that helps workers and employers resolve problems. We explain the steps involved in making an employment standards complaint.

What you should know

Steps to make the complaint

Who can help

  • This information applies to British Columbia, Canada
  • Reviewed for legal accuracy in May 2020
  • Time to read: 8 minutes

Reviewed for legal accuracy by

Jim Wu, Forte Law

Jim Wu

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