Feedback gathered through the Province’s public engagement about app-based ride-hailing and food-delivery work has been compiled into a “what we heard” report.

The Employment Standards Branch will hire more staff to resolve disputes between workers and employers, provide guidance on B.C.’s employment standards, and process employer registrations for temporary foreign workers.

Time is running out to share your thoughts about app-based ride-hailing and food-delivery work in B.C.

Farm workers and producers are reminded that the minimum wage for agricultural piece rates will increase by 2.8% on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023.

New regulations on the types of work that are not suitable for young workers take effect on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023.

British Columbians are invited to provide input about employment standards that should be in place to support app-based ride-hailing and food-delivery workers.

Ride-hailing and food-delivery workers on Vancouver Island can provide input about their work at in-person roundtable meetings in Victoria, Nanaimo and Parksville.

Firefighters will now have easier access to workers’ compensation benefits and support services in recognition of their higher risk of developing work-related cancers.