Labour

New job-protected medical leave in effect for workers facing serious illness, injury

Friday, November 28, 2025 12:30 PM
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Serious illness and injury leave is now in effect.

Workers with a serious illness or injury can now take as many as 27 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave within a 12-month period to undergo medical treatment and focus on their recovery.


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New rules on sick notes eliminate unnecessary paperwork

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 12:30 PM
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New sick notes regulations have begun.

Effective immediately, new rules limit when employers can ask for sick notes and will allow more time for health-care providers to spend with patients.


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Two new members join WorkSafeBC’s board of directors

Thursday, December 4, 2025 11:00 AM

Two new directors have been appointed to WorkSafeBC’s governance board.


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Job-protected medical leave lets workers return to work after serious illness

Monday, October 20, 2025 1:52 PM
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Job-protected medical leave lets workers return to work after serious illness

Workers with a serious illness or injury will have improved job protection under a proposed amendment to the Employment Standards Act.


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Minister’s statement on the Cowichan Valley Transit dispute

Thursday, September 18, 2025 3:35 PM

Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Labour, has issued the following statement on the Cowichan Valley Transit System labour dispute:


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Minister’s statement on the Cowichan Valley transit labour dispute

Friday, September 5, 2025 10:30 AM

Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Labour, has issued the following statement on the Cowichan Valley transit labour dispute:


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Premier’s, minister’s statements on Labour Day

Monday, September 1, 2025 7:30 AM
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Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking Labour Day:


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Have your say on the Labour Relations Code recommendations

Monday, June 23, 2025 8:30 AM
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The report and recommendations of the 2024 Labour Relations Code Review Panel are now posted publicly for review and feedback.


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Minimum wage increases to $17.85 on June 1

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 8:30 AM
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Minimum wage goes up to $17.85 on June 1

Employers and workers are reminded that on Sunday, June 1, 2025, B.C.’s general minimum wage increases from $17.40 to $17.85 an hour.


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Premier’s, minister’s statements on International Workers’ Day

Thursday, May 1, 2025 7:30 AM
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Two people working in a lumber shop with a blue banner and white text that reads "International Worker's Day"

Premier David Eby has issued the following statement in recognition of International Workers’ Day:


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Premier’s, minister’s statements on National Day of Mourning

Monday, April 28, 2025 7:30 AM
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National Day of Mourning

Premier David Eby has issued the following statement in recognition of National Day of Mourning:


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Sick notes restriction will leave more time for patient care

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 12:45 PM
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Fewer sick notes means more time with patients

Changes to the Employment Standards Act will leave health-care providers with more time to spend with patients by eliminating the need for workers to get sick notes for short-term absences from work.


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Minister’s statement on Kootenay Lake ferry dispute

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 7:45 PM

Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Labour, has issued the following statement on the Kootenay Lake ferry labour dispute:


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Minister’s statement about Kootenay Lake ferry labour dispute

Sunday, March 30, 2025 1:00 PM

Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Labour, has issued the following statement about the Kootenay Lake ferry labour dispute:


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Bridging to Retirement Program update

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 3:20 PM

The Bridging to Retirement Program has played a critical role in helping forestry workers and contractors transition to retirement.


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