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New changes to employment standards will better protect young people at work by raising the general working age in British Columbia from 12 to 16 and defining the types of jobs appropriate for those under 16.
These new rules bring British Columbia in line with international standards for children’s employment. They will come into force on Oct. 15, 2021, to allow employers and children who are already working to adjust to the new requirements.
“Work experience can be a rewarding growth opportunity for young people, but it should never compromise their safety,” said Harry Bains, Minister of Labour. “We know that most employers make safety their top priority for all their workers, and these changes clarify what types of employment are age-appropriate for young workers.”
VICTORIA British Columbia is making changes to its employment standards legislation this fall, raising the general working age for young people from 12 to 16 years old. The changes will also outline the kinds of “light work” jobs that people under 16 can do with permission from a parent or guardian. The new rules will take effect on Oct. 15 and will bring the province in line with international youth employment standards, the labour ministry said in a statement Wednesday. The delay in implementing the changes is intended to allow employers and young workers to adjust to the new requirements. “Work experience can be a rewarding growth opportunity for young people, but it should never compromise their safety,” B.C. Labour Minister Harry Bains said in the statement. “We know that most employers make safety their top priority for all their workers, and these changes clarify what types of employment are age-appropriate for young workers.”
New changes are being made to BC’s employment standards beginning in October.
The new minimum working age in BC is being raised from 12 to 16, which will come into effect on October 15th, allowing employers and children who are already working to adjust to the new requirements.
“Work experience can be a rewarding growth opportunity for young people, but it should never compromise their safety,” said Harry Bains, Minister of Labour. “We know that most employers make safety their top priority for all their workers, and these changes clarify what types of employment are age-appropriate for young workers.”
These changes to the Employment Standards Act were introduced in spring of 2019, and more than 1,700 youth, parents and employers were consulted from multiple sectors over the course of the year.
BC’s minimum working age being raised to 16
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New changes are being made to BC’s employment standards beginning in October.
The new minimum working age in BC is being raised from 12 to 16, which will come into effect on October 15th, allowing employers and children who are already working to adjust to the new requirements.
“Work experience can be a rewarding growth opportunity for young people, but it should never compromise their safety,” said Harry Bains, Minister of Labour. “We know that most employers make safety their top priority for all their workers, and these changes clarify what types of employment are age-appropriate for young workers.”