Where can I get free employment law help in BC?
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Workers in BC can get free help from the Employment Standards Branch (opens in a new tab) for issues like wages, hours, and time off.
Access Pro Bono (opens in a new tab) provides a lawyer referral service and free legal clinics if you need advice.
People’s Law School (opens in a new tab) has plain language legal information on employment issues. The BC Labour Relations Board (opens in a new tab) can help with union-related matters.
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- BC Employment Standards Branch (opens in a new tab)
This BC government agency enforces laws regarding fair wages, work hours, statutory holidays, and time off. They also handle workplace complaints and protects foreign workers.
- Worksafe BC (opens in a new tab)
This BC government agency promotes workplace safety regulations, inspects job sites, investigates hazards, and provides insurance compensation and rehabilitation support for injured workers.
- Peoples Law School (opens in a new tab)
The PLS website provides a range of information to help employees understand their rights.
- Clicklaw (opens in a new tab)
Clicklaw provides helpful information about a range of employment related legal issues.
- Community Legal Assistance Society (opens in a new tab)
CLAS provides legal assistance and representation for workplace discrimination, severe human rights violations, and systemic workplace sexual harassment.
- Migrant Workers Center (opens in a new tab)
This non-profit provides free legal advice and education specifically to migrant and foreign workers facing workplace exploitation or safety issues.