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Premier’s statement on International Workers’ Day

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Sunday, May 1, 2022 7:00 AM

Premier John Horgan has issued the following statement in recognition of International Workers’ Day:

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Province simplifying, strengthening paid sick leave

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Monday, March 28, 2022 2:42 PM

Amendments to B.C.’s Employment Standards Act will strengthen paid sick leave legislation to protect workers and simplify the administrative process for businesses. 

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Minimum wage increases tied to inflation support workers, families

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Monday, March 14, 2022 1:15 PM
Minimum wage increases tied to inflation support workers, families

On June 1, 2022, B.C.'s lowest-paid workers will get a pay boost, with the general minimum wage increasing from $15.20 to $15.65 an hour.

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Five paid sick days coming Jan. 1

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Wednesday, November 24, 2021 12:15 PM
Five paid sick days coming Jan. 1

Paid sick leave will be standard for workers in British Columbia beginning Jan. 1, 2022, with a minimum of five paid sick days each year.

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Premier and minister of labour’s statement on Labour Day

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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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Joint statement on the National Day of Mourning

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021 7:30 AM

Premier John Horgan and Harry Bains, Minister of Labour, have issued the following statement:

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Higher wages coming for B.C.’s lowest paid workers

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Friday, April 9, 2021 10:15 AM
Liquor servers, minimum wage, labour

On June 1, 2021, B.C. liquor servers will get a pay boost as the lower liquor server minimum wage is replaced with the general minimum wage of $15.20 an hour.

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Minister's statement on workplace safety

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Friday, March 26, 2021 8:00 AM

Harry Bains, Minister of Labour, has issued the following statement:

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The B.C. Public Service acknowledges the territories of First Nations around B.C. and is grateful to carry out our work on these lands. We acknowledge the rights, interests, priorities, and concerns of all Indigenous Peoples - First Nations, Métis, and Inuit - respecting and acknowledging their distinct cultures, histories, rights, laws, and governments.