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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, August 28, 2019 1:15 PM
An easier, more accessible complaint process is now in place for workers who have concerns about their employment rights, with the elimination of the Employment Standards Branch’s “self-help kit.”
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Friday, July 19, 2019 9:45 AM
Foreign workers who help fill labour shortages in a wide range of B.C. sectors will be better protected under a new government licensing requirement for recruiters.
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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, May 21, 2019 1:15 PM
Health care aides, hospital cooks, cleaners and the thousands of people who work behind the scenes to support patient care in B.C.’s health care facilities are being better supported and protected by recent regulatory changes.
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