Workers with a serious illness or injury can now take as many as 27 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave within a 12-month period to undergo…
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Have a say on Labour Relations Code recommendations
The report and recommendations of the 2024 Labour Relations Code Review Panel are now posted publicly for review and feedback. The review panel’s report has…
Minimum wage increases to $17.85 June 1
Employers and workers are reminded that on Sunday, June 1, B.C.’s general minimum wage increases from $17.40 to $17.85 an hour. The 2.6% increase on…
Hand harvester minimum rates increased Jan. 1
Minimum piece rates for hand harvesting of specified farm crops increased by 6.9% on Monday, Jan. 1. The increase applies to 15 agricultural crops harvested…
B.C. expands cancer coverage for firefighters
The B.C. government is amending the Firefighters’ Occupational Disease Regulation under the Workers Compensation Act (WCA) by adding two cancers – pancreatic and thyroid –…
New rules coming around young worker safety
The B.C. government has announced upcoming changes to employment standards for those aged 16 to 18 by outlining the types of work that are suitable…
B.C. expanding cancer coverage for firefighters
B.C. firefighters will soon have easier access to workers’ compensation benefits and support services in recognition of their higher risk of developing work-related cancers. The…
Minimum wage increasing to $15.65 June 1
With gas prices soaring to new heights and inflation growing amid the lingering pandemic and war raging in Ukraine, the lowest earning British Columbians will…
New rules protecting young workers in effect Oct. 15
Employers in British Columbia are reminded that changes to employment standards surrounding young people will be in force on Friday, Oct. 15, 2021. The changes…
COVID-19 sick leave reimbursement program begins
Starting Thursday, June 17, employers can apply for reimbursement of wages paid to workers who have taken sick leave related to COVID-19. The temporary reimbursement…