
Common Questions
My employer isn’t paying my wagesLast reviewed in February 2023 by the Clicklaw Editors
BC law requires that employers must pay an employee's wages at least twice a month. If your employer isn't paying your wages, good starting points include:
- Getting Paid for Work, from the provincial government, explains the rights employees have to get paid for their work.
- Making a Complaint, from the provincial government, outlines the process for filing a complaint under the BC Employment Standards Act.
- LSLAP Manual: Employment Law, from the UBC Law Students Legal Advice Program, has more detailed information about what you can do. Look under the section "Remedies."
Need more help?
- Call Employment Standards Branch of BC at 1-833-236-3700. Speak with an agent to see if they can help you.
- Call Access Pro Bono Employment Standards Program at 1-877-762-6664 ext 1500 or 604-482-3195 ext 1500.
- The Lawyer Referral Service offers a free initial 30 minute consultation with a lawyer. You can contact them at 604-687-3221 in the Lower Mainland, or 1-800-663-1919 toll-free elsewhere in British Columbia.
- Find more help near you on Clicklaw HelpMap.
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