British Columbia has finalized regulations to provide a minimum-wage and basic protections for ride-hailing and delivery workers using app-based platforms such as …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsImmigration
B.C. reducing barriers for internationally educated workers in 29 professions, including engineers, paramedics, and vets
British Columbia is making it easier for internationally educated professionals (IEPs) to have their credentials recognized in the province. The International Credentials …
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FeaturedMental Health
B.C. expands list of occupations eligible for mental-health presumption under workers’ comp
British Columbia is making it easier for more workers to receive access to mental health assistance from WorkSafeBC for work-related trauma, including …
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Workplace Safety & OHS
WorkSafeBC urges employers to prepare for extreme heat, wildfire smoke this summer
With summer approaching, WorkSafeBC is urging employers to take proactive measures to protect workers from the dangers of extreme heat and wildfire …
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FeaturedPayroll
B.C. launches online tool for pay transparency reporting, reveals 17% gender pay gap
British Columbia has launched an online reporting tool aimed at helping employers efficiently prepare pay transparency reports, as mandated by the B.C. …
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British Columbia has announced an open call for individuals interested in joining its Provincial Committee on Anti-Racism. This new committee will play …
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Legislation & ComplianceWorkplace Safety & OHS
B.C. implements new road safety regulations requiring drivers to leave room for pedestrians, cyclists
Effective June 3, drivers in British Columbia are required to maintain new minimum distances from pedestrians and other vulnerable road users. The …
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FeaturedLegislation & Compliance
B.C.’s whistleblower legislation expands to public post-secondary institutions
As of June 1, 2024, employees in public post-secondary institutions in British Columbia will benefit from new protections under the Public Interest …
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More than 500 workers are on strike at the Gibraltar copper mine in central British Columbia, about 200 kilometres south of Prince …
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A new helpline has been introduced in British Columbia to support individuals who witness or experience racist incidents. The Racist Incident Helpline, …