Labour

2025 minimum wage increases confirmed

Friday, February 14, 2025 8:30 AM
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Minimum wage goes up to $17.85 on June 1

B.C.’s lowest-paid workers will see a 2.6% wage increase on June 1, 2025, keeping pace with inflation.


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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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Minimum rates increase on Dec. 31 for farm workers who hand harvest crops

Monday, December 30, 2024 8:30 AM
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Minimum piece rates for hand harvesting specified farm crops will increase by 3.9% on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024.


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WorkSafeBC’s board of directors will welcome new member

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 11:30 AM

One new director has been selected for appointment to WorkSafeBC’s governance board.


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Flush toilets coming to B.C. construction sites

Thursday, September 5, 2024 2:15 PM
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Construction workers can soon say goodbye to unsanitary portable toilets on most construction sites and say hello to cleaner flush toilets.


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Premier’s, minister’s statements on Labour Day

Monday, September 2, 2024 7:30 AM
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Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking Labour Day:


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Income protection options expanded for child actors

Monday, July 8, 2024 9:00 AM
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Child actors in B.C.’s recorded entertainment industry will now have a choice between two options for protecting a portion of their income.


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B.C. clarifies safety rules for young performers

Thursday, June 13, 2024 3:00 PM

Young performers in B.C.’s arts and entertainment sectors will continue working in major film and television productions as the province clarifies the rules around fall-protection safety.


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Fair pay, basic protections coming for gig workers

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 2:15 PM
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New regulations bring fairness for gig workers

The Province has finalized regulations to provide fairness, minimum-wage measures and basic protections for app-based ride-hailing and delivery workers in British Columbia.  


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More workers will receive easier access to mental-health supports

Monday, June 10, 2024 8:00 AM
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More workers from select occupations will be provided with easier access to workers’ compensation for psychological injuries caused by work-related trauma.


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B.C. minimum wage increases June 1

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 9:45 AM
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On June 1, 2024, the general minimum wage increases from $16.75 to $17.40 an hour.


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Joint Statement on International Firefighters Day

Saturday, May 4, 2024 8:00 AM

Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, and Harry Bains, Minister of Labour, have released a joint statement on International Firefighters Day:


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Special mediator appointed for Kamloops Hudson’s Bay labour dispute

Friday, May 3, 2024 10:55 AM

Minister of Labour Harry Bains has appointed David Schaub as special mediator in the ongoing labour dispute between the Hudson’s Bay Company in Kamloops and its workers, represented by United Steelworkers Local 1-417.


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

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 7:00 AM
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Premier’s, minister’s statements on International Workers’ 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 the National Day of Mourning

Sunday, April 28, 2024 7:30 AM
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National Day of Mourning

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


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