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…
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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…
Paid sick leave legislation tabled
Workers will soon have access to a made-in-B.C. paid sick leave program that intends to support workers to stay home when they are sick during…
Temporary layoff application process sped up
Employers and workers who need to extend temporary layoffs due to COVID-19 can more easily apply for a variance using the Employment Standards Branch’s new…
Government creates COVID-19 temporary layoff period
To ease financial hardship on businesses and to keep employees connected with their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic, the B.C. government has extended the temporary…