Labour

Workforce will benefit from five paid sick days beginning Jan. 1

Thursday, December 30, 2021 10:00 AM Translations

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.


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Commission to recommend protections for forestry workers

Wednesday, November 17, 2021 12:20 PM Translations

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


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Province seeks input on proposed asbestos licensing rules

Tuesday, January 11, 2022 8:00 AM

British Columbians are invited to provide feedback on proposed health and safety requirements for contractors, employers and workers who undertake asbestos abatement work.


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Minister’s statement on improvements to workers’ compensation system

Wednesday, December 8, 2021 6:30 AM

Harry Bains, Minister of Labour, has issued the following statement on the workers’ compensation system:


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Six reappointments made to WorkSafeBC board

Monday, December 6, 2021 9:00 AM

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


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New chair appointed to Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal

Saturday, December 4, 2021 1:00 PM

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.


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Five paid sick days coming Jan. 1

Wednesday, November 24, 2021 12:15 PM Translations
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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New health, safety rep appointed to WorkSafeBC’s board

Friday, October 15, 2021 8:30 AM

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


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New rules protecting young workers in effect Oct. 15

Thursday, October 14, 2021 9:45 AM Translations

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


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Options for B.C.’s permanent paid sick leave available for comment

Wednesday, September 22, 2021 7:30 AM Translations
A masked grocery store clerk scans juice. Text on image "Have your say on paid sick leave"

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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Premier and minister of labour’s statement on Labour Day

Monday, September 6, 2021 7:00 AM Translations

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


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Forestry retirement program concludes, job placement supports continue

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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Have your say on B.C.’s permanent paid sick leave

Thursday, August 5, 2021 9:00 AM Translations
Have your say on B.C.’s permanent paid sick leave

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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New rules protect young workers

Wednesday, July 21, 2021 2:30 PM Translations
New rules protect young workers.

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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Minister's statement on Kelowna crane incident

Monday, July 12, 2021 5:45 PM

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


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