This document provides guidance on common workplace issues that may arise in Canada. It addresses what to do if wanting time off, not being paid on time, being asked for private information before payment, receiving a written warning, having to work a holiday, or being fired after a coworker disagreement. The document stresses keeping records, following proper procedures, clarifying issues with bosses, and knowing your employment rights under the BC Employment Standards Act. It also provides tips for obtaining a Social Insurance Number card and details typical pay periods and minimum shift hours in Canada.

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2. DAY FOUR Canadian Workplace Culture and Law

3. WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF... 1.) YOU WANTED THE DAY OFF? 2.) YOUR BOSS HASN’T PAID YOU IN A LONG TIME? 3.) YOUR BOSS SAID SHE/HE WON’T PAY YOU UNTIL YOU GIVE HER/HIM YOUR “SIN NUMBER”, BANKING INFORMATION AND/OR ADDRESS? 4.) YOUR BOSS GAVE YOU A WRITTEN WARNING ABOUT BAD BEHAVIOUR? 5.) YOU HAD TO WORK ON A SPECIAL HOLIDAY LIKE CHRISTMAS OR EASTER? 6.) YOU HAD A DISAGREEMENT WITH A CO-WORKER AND YOUR BOSS FIRED YOU?

6. KEEP TRACK OF ALL PAY CHEQUES AND PAY STUBS THAT YOU RECEIVE

7. GIVE HER/HIM THE BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT WHEN CONFRONTING HER/HIM

9. Employment Standards Branch of the Ministry of Labour and http://www.labour.gov.bc.ca/esb/self-help/payment_request.pdf

12. YOU CAN GIVE THEM YOUR BANKING INFO IN A FEW DIFFERENT WAYS: VOID CHEQUE DIRECT DEPOSIT SLIP

14. ASK YOUR BOSS FOR CLARIFICATION IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE WARNING

16. YOU HAVE BEEN EMPLOYED BY THE COMPANY FOR AT LEAST 30 DAYS PRIOR TO A STATUTORY HOLIDAY

17. YOU HAVE WORKED 15 CONSECUTIVE DAYS FOR THE COMPANY PRIOR TO A STATUTORY HOLIDAY

19. MAKE SURE YOU ARE PAID UP UNTIL YOU WERE FIRED

22. BANK ACCOUNT: YOU WILL NEED TO PRESENT TO THE BANK A.) A LETTER FROM YOUR SCHOOL STATING THAT YOU ARE LIVING IN CANADA, B.) YOUR CANADIAN POSTAL ADDRESS C.) YOUR WORK PERMIT

23. PAY PERIODS There will be a 2-3 week delay between when you start and when you are paid. Usually companies have ‘pay periods’. For example, from May 1st to May 15th. That is one pay period. Once that pay period is over, the company sends the numbers to an accounting firm. They process payment ,and cheques for May 1st to May 15th are issued on May 21st. You may need to submit invoices and timesheets – Make sure you verify this on your first day of work.

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