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What Counts as Discrimination in BC? A Guide for Employees
This article explains how workplace discrimination are defined in BC, what the legal standards are, and how these issues affect both employees and employers. It also outlines steps that employers should take to comply with legal requirements and what employees should know when they believe they have experienced discrimination. Referencing these basic rules is essential for understanding workplace rights and responsibilities under BC law.
Wrongful Dismissal in BC and What it Means For Employees
In British Columbia, employers can let someone go without cause. But they still have to follow the law when they do it. That means giving proper notice or the full amount of severance you are owed.
This is where many people get caught off guard. The number you are offered is often based on minimum standards, not your full entitlement. Depending on your role, experience, and time with the company, you may be owed much more under common law.
How to File a Human Rights Complaint in BC
In British Columbia, the law provides a process for addressing discrimination through the BC Human Rights Tribunal, but understanding how that process works is the first step toward protecting your rights.
Minimum Wage Increasing
On June 1st, 2026, the minimum wage in BC will increase from $17.85 per hour to $18.25 per hour.
Severance Pay vs Termination Pay in Lieu of Notice: What’s the Difference?
In British Columbia, “severance pay” and “termination pay in lieu of notice” are often used as if they mean the same thing. They do not. Each has a different legal meaning and obligation.
The confusion usually starts at termination. Employers may describe all payments as “severance” or combine multiple amounts into a single lump sum. When this happens, it becomes difficult to understand what is actually being paid within a broader dismissal and severance framework.