Your Rights and Work Protections in British Columbia
If you are experiencing abuse at work, unsafe conditions, threats, or unfair treatment, support is available. You may have options to leave the situation and still stay authorized to work in Canada.
Report labour abuse (confidential)
Service Canada – Temporary Foreign Worker Abuse Tip Line
1-866-602-9448
Confidential reporting, available 24/7. Live agents are available during business hours, and interpretation is available in multiple languages.
Leave an abusive employer and keep working legally
Open Work Permit for Vulnerable Workers (IRCC)
If you are being abused, or are at risk of abuse, you may qualify for a free open work permit so you can leave your employer and work for someone else in Canada.
BC Employment Standards support
B.C. Employment Standards Branch
1-833-236-3700
Help is available in your language. You can also contact them by email: [email protected].
Legal help and advocacy for migrant workers
Migrant Workers Centre (BC)
604-669-4482
Toll-free: 1-888-669-4482
Free legal advocacy and support for migrant workers in British Columbia.
Forced labour, debt bondage, or human trafficking
Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline
1-833-900-1010
Confidential, multilingual, 24/7 support across Canada.
If someone is in immediate danger
Call 911 right away.
