WorkSafe BC
Rights vs Responsibilities
Worker Rights
 The right to a sick leave
 Right to be free from discrimination
 Right to be paid minimum wage
 Refuse unsafe work without getting
punished or fired
 Know about Hazards in the workplace
 Participate in health and safety activities
in the workplace, by identifying potential
hazards and safety concerns
Employer Rights
 The right to dismiss workers
 Determining whether an employee can
perform the inherent requirements of
the job
 The right to receive a full day’s work for a
full day’s pay
 The right to have workers who arrive on
time, keep track of their breaks
 Right to demand loyalty, as you can fire
employees who are trying to set up a
competing business.
Worker Responsibilities
 Never working after taking alcohol,
drugs, substance, or if your overly tired.
 Following treatment advice of health care
providers
 Getting treatment quickly if an injury
happens, and telling the health care
provider that is it work related
 Being alert to hazards, and reporting
them to your supervisor or employer
 Following safe work procedures and
acting safely in the workplace
 Using the protective clothing, devices,
and equipment provided, wearing them
properly, and bringing own basic
protective equipment
Employer Responsibilities
 Informing the employees of their rights
 Investigating incidents where workers are
injured or equipment is damages
 Reporting all injuries to WorkSafeBC that
required medical attention
 Providing proper supervision for the
employees
 Training the employees to do their work
safely
 Establishing a valid occupational health
and safety program