Employers and workers throughout B.C. are reminded that, as of Jan. 1, 2022, eligible employees are entitled to a minimum of five paid sick days each year if they have worked at the organization for at least 90 days.

Six directors have been reappointed to WorkSafeBC’s governance board.

A new chair has been appointed to lead the organization that workers or employers can access if they want to appeal a decision from WorkSafeBC.

A new commission will provide advice on strengthening the long-term stability of jobs and economic recovery in B.C.’s forestry industry.

A new occupational health and safety representative, Judy Village, has been appointed to WorkSafeBC’s board of directors for a two-year term.

Employers are reminded that changes to employment standards that better protect young people will be in force on Friday, Oct. 15, 2021.

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

After helping more than 1,000 forestry workers transition to retirement, the Bridging to Retirement Program is coming to a close.