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Wednesday, September 22, 2021 7:30 AM
British Columbians are invited to have their say on three proposed options for permanent paid sick leave shaped by their responses to the first phase of consultation.
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Monday, September 6, 2021 7:00 AM
Premier John Horgan and Harry Bains, Minister of Labour, have issued the following statement marking Labour Day:
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Thursday, August 19, 2021 4:45 PM
After helping more than 1,000 forestry workers transition to retirement, the Bridging to Retirement Program is coming to a close.
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Thursday, August 5, 2021 9:00 AM
British Columbians are invited to provide input into the development of made-in-B.C. permanent paid sick leave to support workers and protect workplaces.
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Wednesday, July 21, 2021 2:30 PM
New changes to employment standards will better protect young people at work by raising the general working age in British Columbia from 12 to 16 and defining the types of jobs appropriate for those under 16.
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Monday, July 12, 2021 5:45 PM
Harry Bains, Minister of Labour, has issued the following statement:
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Thursday, June 17, 2021 1:15 PM
Starting Thursday, June 17, 2021, employers can apply for reimbursement of wages paid to workers who have taken sick leave related to COVID-19.
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Wednesday, June 2, 2021 12:15 PM
Workplaces in B.C. will soon be more inclusive for people who wear religious head coverings without compromising workplace safety, thanks to changes WorkSafeBC is making to B.C.’s Occupational Health and Safety Regulation on safety headgear.
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Monday, May 31, 2021 7:45 AM
On June 1, 2021, B.C.’s lowest paid workers will get a pay boost, with the general minimum wage increasing to $15.20 an hour and the lower discriminatory minimum wage for liquor servers ending.
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Friday, May 21, 2021 9:15 AM
Harry Bains, Minister of Labour, has issued the following statement on paid sick leave for COVID-19:
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