The amendments would broadly raise the age a child may work from 12 to 16, and restrict the kind of hazardous work 16 to 18 year olds can be asked to perform. "Working people are the lifeblood of this province and yet our employment standards haven't always protected them," he said at a news conference. Employment Standards Coalition, the B.C. The federation said it welcomed the increase in the minimum age for formal employment to 16, while allowing light duty work for younger workers. "Employment standards are particularly important for the most vulnerable workers in society, such as women, immigrants, minorities, young workers, and precarious workers," says president Laird Cronk.

Source: CBC News April 30, 2019 01:52 UTC