BC Gov News

Harry Bains, Minister of Labour, has issued the following statement today, to recognize May 1, 2018, as International Workers’ Day:

Workers who earn an alternate minimum wage — including liquor servers, piece-rate farm workers, resident caretakers and live-in camp leaders — will soon see a pay raise, Minister of Labour Harry Bains announced today.

Harry Bains, Minister of Labour, introduced amendments to the Employment Standards Act today.

Minister of Labour Harry Bains has issued the following statement on worker safety:

A committee of special advisers is being appointed to review the Labour Relations Code to ensure British Columbia’s unionized workplaces support fair laws for workers and businesses, and are consistent with the labour rights and protections enjoyed by other Canadians.

Jacquie de Aguayo has been appointed chair of the B.C. Labour Relations Board and the Employment Standards Tribunal, Labour Minister Harry Bains announced today.

An additional $3 million in annual funding will go to the Workers’ Advisers Office (WAO) and the Employers’ Advisers Office (EAO) to enhance their capacity to provide independent advice and advocacy to workers and employers in matters related to WorkSafeBC.