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New travel restrictions in effect for British Columbia

By Struan Robertson & Kristina Draskovic on April 28, 2021
Posted in Employment Law

The Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General detailed new travel restrictions for all persons located within British Columbia in effect from April 23, 2021 until at least May 25, 2021. The new restrictions come…
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B.C. extends temporary layoffs related to COVID-19

By Struan Robertson on July 14, 2020
Posted in Employment Law

On June 25, 2020, B.C. announced that it had extended​ the duration of temporary layoffs connected to the COVID-19 emergency under the Employment Standard Act to a maximum of 24 weeks, ending on or before…
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Minimum wage increase effective June 1, 2020 in B.C. ‎

By Struan Robertson on June 2, 2020
Posted in Employment Law

The minimum wage for employees in British Columbia has increased $.75 from $13.85 to $14.60 per hour effective June 1, 2020. Minimum wage applies regardless of how employees are paid – hourly, salary, commission or…
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Protecting Jobs in an Emergency – Amendments to BC Employment Standards Act

By Struan Robertson on March 24, 2020
Posted in Employment Law

On March 23, 2020, the Employment Standards Amendment Act (No. 2), 2020 came into force. It amends the Employment Standards Act (“ESA”) in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The amendments introduced two types of unpaid…
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Change is afoot for BC’s Employment Standards Act

By Struan Robertson on May 2, 2019
Posted in Employment Law

The BC government has unveiled plans to significantly change the Employment Standards Act (“ESA”), which prescribes the minimum labour standards for regulated workplaces in BC. Bill 8 introduces amendments to a number of…
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