As of June 1, B.C.’s lowest paid workers will get a pay boost as the minimum wage increases from $15.20 to $15.65 per hour, which…
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Five paid sick days coverage begins January 1
Employers and workers throughout B.C. are reminded that, as of Jan. 1, 2022, eligible employees are entitled to a minimum of five paid sick days…
Commission to recommend protections for forestry workers
A new provincial commission will provide advice on strengthening the long-term stability of jobs and economic recovery in B.C.’s forestry industry. Government has appointed an…
Paid sick leave standard coming Jan. 1
Paid sick leave will be standard for workers in British Columbia beginning Jan. 1, 2022, with a minimum of five paid sick days each year….
Celebrating the contributions of workers
Letter to the Editor On Labour Day, we celebrate the contributions of workers to our society and economy. We also recognize all those whose efforts…
Have your say on permanent paid sick leave
British Columbians are invited to provide input into the development of made-in-B.C. permanent paid sick leave to support workers and protect workplaces. In addition to…
New hard hat rules for workplaces
Workplaces in B.C. will soon be more inclusive for people who wear religious head coverings without compromising workplace safety, thanks to changes WorkSafeBC is making…
Minimum wage surpassing $15/hour
On June 1, B.C.’s lowest paid workers will get a pay boost, with the general minimum wage increasing to $15.20 an hour and the lower…
Paid COVID-19 vaccination leave now in force
Amendments to the Employment Standards Act providing workers with up to three hours of paid leave to get each dose of their COVID-19 vaccine are…
Revisions made to mining code
Changes to the Health, Safety and Reclamation Code for Mines in British Columbia came into force on April 1. Following a recommendation by the Mining…