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Dear Ms.

I have considered the information which you have kindly provide and I
advise your mother to immediately contact the Employment Standards Branch
of the Government of British Columbia (the "ESB").

The ESB should be able to assist your mother in recovering any unpaid wages
and in dealing with the taxation issues.

Unfortunately, as your mother had worked for such a short period of she has
very few enforceable rights.

She should have been provided with a written contract.

The ESB is your mothers best option.

Claims and complaints to the ESB must be made within 6 months of the last
day your mother worked, however, my advice is that she contact them
immediately.

这是ESB的简单问答
WHAT IS THE COMPLAINT PROCEDURE?
The BRITISH COLUMBIA COUNCIL OF HUMAN RIGHTS reviews the complaint to determine if it should proceed with an investigation.

The investigation includes gathering information from all parties.

If a hearing is required, a notice is sent out with a summary of the investigation. Impartiality is assured at all stages of the process.
For Further Information, please contact:
British Columbia Council of Human Rights
Parliament Buildings
Victoria, B.C. V8V 1X4
or call 387-3710
toll free 1-800-663-0876 08/97
FAIR WORKING CONDITIONS
What is the minimum I must be paid?
$7.60 per hour effective November 1, 2000
$8.00 per hour effective November 1, 2001

In previous years, there was a separate minimum wage for those under 18 years of age. A new law eliminated this difference. There is now only one minimum wage.

What is the minimum age I must be to work?

An employer wishing to hire a person under 15 years of age must apply for prior approval from the Employment Standards Branch and receive permission from the child's parent or guardian. If the child is a student, the Branch generally requires the permission of the child's school. On approval, the Branch will issue a permit setting out the conditions of the child's employment. Application forms are available at Branch offices.

When do I get paid?

At least twice a month. No later than eight days after each pay period.

When do I get paid if I quit my job?

All wages must be paid within six days. If fired or laid off, all wages must be paid within 48 hours.

Can my employer take money from my wages if I accidentally damage something on the job?

No. An employer may only make deductions from an employee's wages without the written agreement of the employee if the deductions are required or permitted by this or another Act of B.C. or Canada. (ie: income tax, Canada Pension Plan, Unemployment Insurance)

What is the minimum I should get paid when I go to work?



An employee who starts work must be paid for at least four hours, even if you work less than four hours. However, if work is suspended for a reason completely beyond the employer's control (weather conditions), the employee must be paid the greater of two hours or the actual time worked.

A school student who starts work on a school day must be paid for at least two hours. On a non-school day, a student who starts work must be paid for at least four hours.



How many hours must I work before I can collect overtime pay?

You must be paid overtime after you have worked more than eight hours a day, or more than forty hours a week. The rate would be 1.5 times your usual pay for each extra hour up to 11 hours per day and 48 hours per week. After that, the rate is double-time.

Do I have a right to a lunch break?

After working five hours in a row, you are entitled to a 30 minute rest period. This time doesn't count as paid work unless you are required to work or be available for work during the meal break. Whether you get a coffee break is up to your employer.

How much warning or notice must I get before I am fired?

If an employee is dismissed for "just cause", an employer is not required to give any notice nor pay compensation. Once you have worked three months in a row, your employer must give you one week written notice or one week wages instead of notice before you can be fired without "just cause". Employees who work longer for an employer would require more compensation or longer written notice.

Information condensed from The Guide to the Employment Standards Act. For Further Information, please contact:

The Employment Standards Branch
Suite 400-3960 Quadra St.
Victoria, B.C. V8V 1X4
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找工的时候遇到一个华人公司，技术性工作却只给7.6的基本工资。
他问我的期望值，我说类似的工作应该在15以上based on your
experiences and skills。两天后老板告诉我，你的要价太高，
我们已经另外找到一个和你一样专业的博士了(学位比偶高多了...)

找他理论,说低于最低工资是违法的,为了得到一份稳定的工作, 他才答应第一个月少拿钱. 但是活干得很好, 只因为提出完全合法的要求就被辞工,太不公平,已经干的半个月就应该至少按最低工资算,如果不按照最低工资付,就要去告他.老板自认理亏,才给补足了工资.

记得有人说过这样一句话：装傻充愣吃个饱。（可能是挨板砖的！）

另外你那么有钱，记得你说你去banana republic买衫，那里的衣服夏天的不就才100多块，冬天的700，800么，你已经很节省了嘛。余下的钱给老人坐的士出去喝茶预备下，老人自然就不去打工乐。 我觉得你现在好好想想老人怎么打发闲余时间才是正题。

My friend is a very warm-heated woman. She works in this coffee time for a long time, but the boss is always behind in the payment. Now, she only got her pay till the beginning of July. She told me that the business is bad, so maybe the owner doesn't have money. But I don't think so. No matter how good or bad the business is, the owner must pay the employees money in time. Why are there so many terrible Chinese in Toronto. I let her complain to the government. I think that she is too weak. She should fight with so bad Chinese.