By Wolfgang Depner British Columbians are facing the prospect of industrial action next week by an array of public service workers, from liquor …
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By Bob Mackin | Prince George Citizen A Provincial Court judge in Prince George reserved a sentencing decision Aug. 14 in the case …
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By Bob Mackin | Prince George Citizen A former member of Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC), who was a senior dam safety engineer …
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Employment LawFeaturedImmigrationRecruitment
B.C. court overturns ruling that Mac’s was liable for recruiter’s actions in temporary foreign worker case
The British Columbia Court of Appeal has set aside a lower court’s finding that Mac’s Convenience Stores Inc. could be held vicariously …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
Amazon’s bid to overturn B.C. labour ruling on workers’ unionization rejected
British Columbia’s Labour Relations Board has rejected a bid by e-commerce giant Amazon to overturn an earlier decision that awarded union certification …
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FeaturedHR News
Carney announces $1.25 billion plan to help lumber industry after U.S. doubles duties
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberPrime Minister Mark Carney announced $1.25 billion in new measures Monday to help Canada’s softwood lumber industry cope with doubled U.S. duties …
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British Columbia will expand adult literacy programs to 204 communities this year, potentially helping employers address workforce challenges as more workers gain …
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Employment LawFeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
Delivery driver’s firing was retaliation for raising vehicle safety concerns: B.C. tribunal
A British Columbia delivery company took prohibited action against a worker when it fired her shortly after she complained about safety issues …
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Employment LawLabour Relations
College of New Caledonia, union argue definition of ‘seniority’ as layoffs loom in wake of foreign student drop
By Bob Mackin | Prince George Citizen With layoffs looming at the end of the month, the Faculty Association of the College of …
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By Isaac Phan Nay | The Tyee As the federal government issues fewer permits for foreign workers, some British Columbians say they’re already …


