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Tuesday, December 10, 2019 2:00 PM
As part of its ongoing work to ensure working people earn a fair wage, the Province has released a study on the economic impact of piece rates in British Columbia.
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Monday, December 2, 2019 11:30 AM
A report reviewing government’s and WorkSafeBC’s actions following two fatal sawmill explosions recommends changes to strengthen and streamline the investigative process, provide more accountability and better supports and safeguards for workers.
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Monday, November 25, 2019 1:30 PM
Four appointments have been made to WorkSafeBC’s governance board, including one new director and three re-appointed directors.
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Monday, October 7, 2019 3:00 PM
Employers, parents, young people and the public are invited to share their views on how best to protect children in the workplace by providing feedback on what types of jobs or work duties are safe for children to perform as part of their employment.
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Monday, September 30, 2019 2:00 PM
Recruiters of foreign workers to British Columbia are reminded of the Oct. 1, 2019, deadline to become licensed — a requirement under the Temporary Foreign Worker Protection Act introduced in 2018.
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Monday, September 2, 2019 8:00 AM
Premier John Horgan has issued the following statement in honour of Labour Day:
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Wednesday, June 19, 2019 2:30 PM
This is an exciting time for British Columbians. Every day, our government focuses on improving the lives of the people of our province – your well-being, prosperity, rights and the services you rely on.
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Monday, June 3, 2019 1:30 PM
A public engagement on British Columbia’s workers’ compensation system and how to shift the system to become more worker centred, as well as how to increase worker and employer confidence, is open for feedback.
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Thursday, May 30, 2019 9:30 AM
B.C.’s general hourly minimum wage will increase to $13.85 from $12.65, and the minimum wage rates for liquor servers, resident caretakers and live-in camp leaders will all also increase, effective June 1, 2019.
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Tuesday, April 30, 2019 4:02 PM
New legislation to bolster British Columbia’s employment standards will better protect children and youth from dangerous work, and deliver improved support for workers whose rights have been violated.
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