Information for Agriculture Workers and Employers

There are a number of specific regulations that apply to agriculture workers and employers in British Columbia.

Read the Memorandum of understanding between the Ministry of Labour (Employment Standards Branch) and the BC Agriculture Council. Read about the work of the farmworkers' inter-agency committee.

General Information

• Farm Workers Factsheet
• Farm Labour Contractors Factsheet
• Frequently Asked Questions

Specific Information

• Piece rates
• Payment of wages
• Farm Labour Contractors must pay by direct deposit
• Opening a bank account
• Vehicle Safety notice
• Compliance visits

If you have specific questions, please contact:

Employment Standards Branch
A207-20159 88 Ave
Langley, BC V1M 0A4
Telephone: 604 513-4635
Facsimile: 604 513-4622