Understand your rights on the job and at school, including discrimination protections.

Work & School

Safety at Work

BIG IDEA
If you feel something is dangerous, do not do it. Listen to your gut.

In British Columbia, you have the right to refuse unsafe work without facing punishment. Learn how to identify hazards, speak up, and protect your safety on the job.

Get a job

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Get a job

Age 14-15: You can get a job (with parent/caregiver permission) but your employer can only ask you to do “light work”. If your employer wants you to do anything other than light work, they will need special permission from the government.

Learn more at Working 101.

To go to school

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Go to school

All kids between 5 and up until 16 years old must attend school. Most kids go to public school but there are private schools and home school options.

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