Labour

Making it easier for reservists to train and serve, while keeping their jobs secure

Friday, September 4, 2026 10:15 AM
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Amendments will align B.C.’s Canadian Armed Forces reservists’ leave with national standards


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Premier’s, minister’s statements on Labour Day

Monday, September 7, 2026 7:30 AM
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Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking Labour Day:


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Improvements to complaint process for workers, employers in effect Aug. 1

Friday, July 31, 2026 10:30 AM
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Changes will improve efficiency of complaint processes, speed up complaint resolution


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Special mediators appointed in HEABC-BCNU dispute

Friday, July 10, 2026 1:14 PM

Vince Ready, Amanda Rogers appointed as special mediators


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Minister’s statement about the Emergency Communications Professionals dispute

Saturday, June 6, 2026 12:30 PM

Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Labour, has issued the following statement about the Emergency Communications Professionals labour dispute:


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WorkSafeBC board welcomes new public-interest director

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 11:45 AM

Appointee brings expertise in law, human rights, governance


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B.C.’s minimum wage increases to $18.25, June 1

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 9:00 AM
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Minimum wage goes up to $18.25 on June 1. Photo of a retail worker in a store.

Province’s minimum wage remains among Canada’s highest


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

Friday, May 1, 2026 7:30 AM
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Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking International Workers’ Day:


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

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 7:30 AM
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National Day of Mourning: one workplace death or injury is one too many

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


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Improving complaint process for employers, workers

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 3:00 PM
Staff member at a service desk speaking with a visitor about workplace rights and support at the Employment Standards Branch.

Proposed changes will improve complaint processes, speed up complaint resolution


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Better crane safety protections coming for workers

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 9:25 AM

(Updated March 3, 2026) New licensing, permitting will strengthen WorkSafeBC’s oversight of crane safety


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Expanding cancer coverage for firefighters

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 9:15 AM
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More occupational cancers for firefighters recognized by WorkSafeBC


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Minimum wage increasing to $18.25 in 2026

Thursday, February 26, 2026 8:30 AM
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Minimum wage goes up to $18.25 on June 1. Photo of a young person standing in front of a cash register.

Province’s lowest-paid workers will get raise to keep pace with inflation


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WorkSafeBC welcomes newly appointed board chair

Thursday, February 19, 2026 11:00 AM

Strengthening WorkSafeBC’s focus on workplace injury prevention


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Minimum rates increase Dec. 31 for hand-harvest farm workers

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 10:00 AM
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The minimum piece rates for hand harvesting of specified farm crops will increase by 2.6% on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.


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