British Columbia has introduced new anti-racism legislation designed to reduce barriers faced by Indigenous and racialized individuals when accessing provincial services and …
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Government Policy & BudgetsWorkplace Safety & OHS
B.C. enhances worker health and safety standards in mining sector
British Columbia has taken steps to bolster worker health and safety in the mining sector through recent amendments to the Health, Safety …
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Accessibility remains a back-burner issue for Victoria city council and CRD board
By Sidney Coles | Capital Daily According to the municipality’s website, the city of Victoria, is “committed to embedding equity, diversity, inclusion and …
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Plans to use a renovated cruise ship to house more than 600 workers at a liquefied natural gas facility near Squamish, B.C., …
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CompensationFeatured
B.C. construction industry faces labour challenges amid growth, calls for prompt payment legislation
Recent reports from the British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA) reveal a mixed landscape for the province’s construction sector, characterized by workforce improvements …
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Employment LawFeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
Medical clinic engaged in prohibited action when it fired worker who reported sexual harassment, physical assaults
A medical clinic in British Columbia engaged in prohibited action against a worker after it fired her for making a workplace-safety related …
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HR NewsMental Health
B.C. firefighters to receive enhanced mental health support through online program
British Columbia’s firefighters will have expanded access to psychological wellness training to bolster their mental health resiliency, thanks to the BC Occupational …
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HR NewsWorkplace Safety & OHS
Vancouver food workers rally for safer conditions amid rising temperatures
By Brishti Basu | The Tyee Summer is typically when restaurants hire and train new workers. During the 2021 heat dome, that meant …
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By Timothy Schafer | The Nelson Daily Over the last year the median hourly wage in the Kootenay Development Region rose by over …
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Workplace Safety & OHS
Transportation Safety Board releases findings from last year’s fatal float plane accident near Tahsis
Almost one year ago, in the early afternoon of June 20, a privately registered float-equipped aircraft was involved in a devastating and …