In response to a steady increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in the Vancouver Coast Health and Fraser Health regions, British Columbia’s Provincial Health Officer has imposed targeted orders that will affect both individuals
Continue Reading British Columbia imposes new COVID-19 restrictions for the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley*
British Columbia has mandated COVID-19 Safety Plans for businesses and employers in the province as part of its COVID-19 Restart Plan. Although Safety Plans do not need to be submitted to WorkSafeBC as a condition
Continue Reading BC Safety Plan update
Advance polling for Canada’s federal election commences today, ahead of election day on Monday, October 21, 2019 (7:00 am to 7:00 pm in BC).
Employers should keep in mind their obligations under the Canada Elections
Continue Reading Advance polling begins: what employers need to know before election day
The Federal government’s commitment to the “modernization” of employment standards applicable to federally regulated workplaces continues with the coming into force of more Canada Labour Code amendments and federal accessibility legislation. Federally regulated employers should
Continue Reading “Times they are a-changin’” for federally regulated workplaces: significant amendments to Canada Labour Code and accessibility legislation coming into effect
In late 2018, the BC government passed legislation re-establishing the British Columbia Human Rights Commission, which had been disbanded by the previous provincial government in 2002. The mandate of the new Commission is to promote
Continue Reading BC appoints new Human Rights Commissioner
“Advancing gender equality is not just good for women, it’s good for all Canadians. When Canadian women can count on equal pay for work of equal value, our economy grows stronger, families prosper and communities
Continue Reading Because it’s 2018: Canada introduces pay equity legislation
On Tuesday, October 16, 2018 the British Columbia government introduced legislation – Bill 44, Budget Measures Implementation (Employer Health Tax) Act, 2018 – with respect to the anticipated Employer Health Tax (“EHT”) announced in the
Continue Reading British Columbia employer health tax legislation introduced
Today the federal government announced that as of December 3, 2017, eligible pregnant workers will be able to receive employment insurance maternity benefits up to 12 weeks before their due date, and that parents can
Continue Reading Federal government announces implementation of new EI maternity and parental benefits
Making good on its campaign promises, British Columbia’s new NDP Government has announced a further increase to the minimum wage. According to the Provincial Government, the increase is intended “to better reflect the province’s overall
Continue Reading BC minimum wage set to increase again
On August 4, 2017 the British Columbia government announced its intention to re-instate the BC Human Rights Commission. Disbanded in 2002 in favour of a direct-access model, the new Human Rights Commission will reflect a
Continue Reading BC reintroduces Human Rights Commission after 15-year absence
