Options to deal with a problem at work

“After two years in the same job, I was still at the starting wage. Most of my co-workers were making 20% more than me. My boss seemed happy with my work, so I gathered my courage and asked to meet to discuss a raise. She agreed, and increased my wage by 20%. Now I can afford to take a proper vacation.”

– Jade, Vancouver, BC

If you have a problem at work, there are steps you can take. Your best course of action will depend on several factors. These include the nature of the problem, the kind of job you have, and how successful you think a particular step might be. You don’t have to go through these options in order. You can start with any of them.

  • This information applies to British Columbia, Canada
  • Reviewed for legal accuracy in March 2020
  • Time to read: 4 minutes

Reviewed for legal accuracy by

Erin Brandt, PortaLaw; Richard Johnson, Ascent Employment Law; and Jonas McKay, HHBG Lawyers

Erin Brandt
Richard Johnson
Jonas McKay

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