Is there a particular age limit in relation to WorkSafeBC coverage?
WorkSafeBC coverage is not limited by age; compensation is provided to anyone who is a “worker” for personal injury arising out of and in the course of employment. A worker includes anyone who enters into a contract of service or apprenticeship, independent operators, certain learners (required to complete vocational training by the employer) and volunteers, independent operators admitted by WorkSafeBC, or persons in a Ministry of Skills Development and Labour vocational training program deemed to be workers by WorkSafeBC. For inquiries regarding the minimal age requirements for young workers please contact Employment Standards Branch information line at 1-800-663-3316 or visit the Ministry of Skills Development and Labour web site.