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Thursday, April 12, 2018 2:40 PM
First responders, sheriffs and correctional officers will have greater access to services and compensation for mental disorders, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that can arise from traumatic workplace incidents, as a result of legislative amendments announced by Labour Minister Harry Bains.
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Monday, April 9, 2018 1:58 PM
Harry Bains, Minister of Labour, introduced amendments to the Employment Standards Act today.
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Sunday, March 4, 2018 10:15 AM
Minister of Labour Harry Bains has issued the following statement on worker safety:
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Tuesday, February 20, 2018 1:40 PM
Budget 2018 carves a new path to shared prosperity for everyone in the province with a made-in-B.C. child-care plan, a comprehensive housing plan and record levels of capital investment in every corner of the province, Finance Minister Carole James announced today.
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Thursday, February 8, 2018 1:45 PM
Over the next four years, British Columbia’s lowest-paid workers will get predictable wage increases – leading to a $15-an-hour minimum wage in 2021.
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Tuesday, February 6, 2018 1:30 PM
A committee of special advisers is being appointed to review the Labour Relations Code to ensure British Columbia’s unionized workplaces support fair laws for workers and businesses, and are consistent with the labour rights and protections enjoyed by other Canadians.
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Monday, February 5, 2018 11:00 AM
Jacquie de Aguayo has been appointed chair of the B.C. Labour Relations Board and the Employment Standards Tribunal, Labour Minister Harry Bains announced today.
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Wednesday, January 24, 2018 9:00 AM
An additional $3 million in annual funding will go to the Workers’ Advisers Office (WAO) and the Employers’ Advisers Office (EAO) to enhance their capacity to provide independent advice and advocacy to workers and employers in matters related to WorkSafeBC.
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Monday, December 4, 2017 1:15 PM
Labour Minister Harry Bains has appointed five members to WorkSafeBC's board of directors.
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Monday, November 6, 2017 8:30 AM
Did you know that asbestos is the number-one killer of workers in B.C. and the rate of asbestos-related disease is on the rise?
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